Project Architect

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Licensed Architect to lead design projects, provide project management, and collaborate with a team across educational, industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors.

The candidate will develop construction documents, specifications, and manage project scopes with strong organizational skills and adherence to standards. This role emphasizes client coordination and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong grasp of architectural design and construction principles
• Experience leading and directing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience in pursuing projects, preparing proposals, and coordinating with marketing

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the architectural scope of work and fee for projects.
• Develop project plans including scheduling, resources, and financial targets.
• Collaborate with team to execute work across design and construction phases.
• Maintain organized project documentation and adhere to standards and procedures.
• Prepare technical equipment specifications for construction documents.
• Develop and monitor progress, quality, schedule, and staffing with project management oversight.
• Coordinate communications among project team to ensure consistent technical content and drawing packages.
• Pursue target opportunities and nurture client relationships.
• Be energetic, positive, and inspire the team.

Skills

Communication

Design principles

Project management

Business development

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

If you are a self-motivated professional seeking an opportunity for growth while practicing your craft, we have a position for you. We are looking for experienced architects to join our team, lead architectural design projects, provide project management, and embrace teamwork. With top-tier benefits and an understanding of work-life balance, Wilson & Company provides a career-nurturing work environment.

Wilson & Company is seeking a Licensed Architect to provide project management for the design and construction of a wide variety of project types. The position requires experience in developing construction documents and specifications, and technical expertise on projects. The candidate will be responsible for supporting or leading projects and associated efforts on an interesting and diverse mix of educational, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects. Familiarity with a wide variety of architectural building construction materials and systems is needed, along with an understanding of related codes and experience with construction‑related services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Willingness to learn and effectively communicate in a collaborative team environment.
• Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.
• Effectively fosters relationships with team members, clients, and industry stakeholders.
• Participates in business development activities, such as marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.
• Ensures quality management with implementation of quality control standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Creation and management of the architectural scope of work and fee for projects.
• Develop project plans that include scheduling effort, resource allocation, and planned financial success for required business operations.
• Collaborate with team members to effectively execute work across all phases of design and construction.
• Possess and demonstrate strong organization skills with project documentation with willingness to follow implemented standards and procedures whether internal or external.
• Prepare technical equipment specifications for construction documents.
• Develop and maintain progress, quality control, schedule, staffing planning and coordination with project management including regular reporting.
• Coordination of communications between the project team, the engineering and design team members to assure quality of work, and that consistent technical content drawing/design packages are maintained throughout a project.
• Target pursuit opportunities and client relationship development.
• Be energetic, positive, and inspiring.

Required Skills:

• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Strong understanding of required architectural design and construction principles.
• Experience with project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in managing project pursuits, preparing proposals, and working with marketing staff.

Required Experience:

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of architecture.
• Licensed Architect registered in the State of Kansas and/or Missouri.
• Experience with industry-standard software, including Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience in preparing work plans, budgets, and project schedules is highly desired.
• Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range, commensurate on experience: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00

About Us:

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award‑winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services.

With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind.

By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.

Our commitment to excellence starts with our people.

We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals.

When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial.

That’s where we come in.