Senior Architectural Designer

D. Clugston, Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

D. Clugston, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead the coordination, technical development, and delivery of commercial construction documents. This role guides projects through the design and documentation process, ensuring quality and compliance while supporting efficient execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Revit, experience with BIM 360, and a solid understanding of building codes. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in Revit and experienced in BIM 360.
• Understands applicable building codes and can lead small teams.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial construction document production.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects through design development and construction documentation.
• Manage the preparation of commercial construction documents across project phases.
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines for document quality.

Skills

Revit

BIM 360

Building codes knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Professional degree in architecture or related field

Job description

We are seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead the coordination, technical development, and delivery of commercial construction documents. This role is responsible for guiding projects through the design and documentation process, coordinating internal staff and outside consultants, maintaining quality and code compliance, and supporting efficient project execution from concept through permit and construction documentation.

Not all projects follow the same delivery model, but this role will have access to construction-side insight and support as needed during the design process, benefiting from practical input on constructability, coordination, sequencing, and overall project execution.

The role is also supported by internal administrative staff for routine accounting, billing, and invoicing tasks, allowing the Project Manager to stay focused on project coordination, consultant management, technical delivery, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Revit, experienced in BIM 360, understands applicable building codes, and is comfortable leading a small team while coordinating with engineering consultants, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects through design development and construction documentation
• Manage the preparation and coordination of commercial construction documents across all project phases
• Coordinate drawings and project information among architectural and engineering disciplines, including civil consultants
• Use Revit and BIM 360 to support model management, document coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Review work for quality, completeness, constructability, and code compliance
• Apply strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and jurisdictional coordination
• Direct and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, delegation, and review
• Coordinate project schedules, consultant deliverables, and internal team deadlines
• Maintain clear communication among team members, consultants, clients, and leadership
• Identify conflicts early and drive resolution across disciplines using Revit, BIM 360, and drawing review processes
• Guide technical execution while balancing design intent, constructability, and code compliance
• Support efficient, organized, and high-quality project delivery

Skills

• Professional degree in architecture or related field preferred
• Strong proficiency in Revit
• Working knowledge of BIM 360 for project collaboration, file sharing, and consultant coordination
• Demonstrated experience producing and coordinating commercial construction documents
• Solid understanding of building systems, consultant coordination, and applicable building codes
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to organize work, lead a small team, and keep projects moving
• Experience in design-build delivery is preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Career growth opportunities within a respected company

Why Join Us

We are a relationship-driven commercial builder focused on delivering quality projects with disciplined systems and strong collaboration. Our design team plays a key role in guiding projects from early planning, ensuring alignment between design, budget, and execution.

If you're looking to take a leading role in shaping high quality, community focused projects, we encourage you to apply.