Senior Designer & Project Director

Archinect; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DCDC in Detroit seeks a Director to lead architecture and urban design projects, guiding staff through concept, documentation, and construction administration. The role emphasizes project leadership, client coordination, and delivering high-quality materials on schedule.

Candidates should have a professional architecture degree and at least eight years of related experience, with comfort coordinating consultants and using Adobe Cloud, Excel, Teams, and CAD/Revit.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related work experience in architecture or urban design.
• Professional degree in architecture required.
• Proficiency with Adobe Cloud, Excel, Teams, CAD/Revit.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of project staff and deliverables.
• Direct and manage projects from concept through construction documents and administration.
• Mentor junior staff and students assigned to projects.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities and proposals.

Skills

Project leadership

Architectural project management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Tools

CAD / Revit

Job description

DCDC is seeking qualified candidates with a background in architecture and/or urban design. The Director position will be a key part of the DCDC team and will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of project staff and deliverables. Applicants should have a working background in architecture and community design project & practice management. Applicants should have experience taking a project through to construction document and construction administration and experience coordinating and reviewing engineering and other consultant work. Applicants should have highly motivated, organized, and self-directed. Candidates should have a professional degree in architecture with 8 years of related work experience. Must be familiar with Adobe Cloud, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and CAD/Revit. Visit dcdc-udm.org for more information on DCDC.The position is in person.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Office administration
• Directing and managing projects, overseeing production and reviewing all project materials and deliverables, developing project materials and final deliverables
• Managing and overseeing junior staff and students assigned to the Project Director's projects
• Mentoring junior staff and students assigned to the Project Director's projects
• Business and Fund Development - identifying and securing new project contracts and grants, writing project and grant proposals