Architectural Project Manager - Science, Technology & Industry

Colliers Engineering & Design

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a licensed Architectural Project Manager to join our Science, Technology, & Industry team in Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Southfield, MI office! Our team of talented and creative architects work closely as trusted partners with our clients throughout the design process to realize a jointly conceived vision. We offer a full range of services from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design and construction inspection for both full build-out, renovations and adaptive reuse projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in architecture or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status.
• 8+ years of experience as a licensed architect in Michigan and/or NCARB certification is required.
• 5+ years of experience with science, technology, and industry architectural projects is required (e.g., industrial, labs, manufacturing, distribution centers, etc.).
• Previous use and understanding of AutoCAD and Revit design software with the ability to produce preliminary and schematic designs in AutoCAD at a minimum, but Revit is highly desired.
• Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to mentor team members on technical and professional skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous business development and project management experience preferred in planning and executing design/construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, supervise, and coordinate architectural project activities.
• Fulfill the role of Project Architect and AOR on most projects; pending the size/complexity of projects a separate project architect may be assigned.
• Ensure the success of the projects under their management.
• Serve as the primary design liaison to the client and oversight of construction documents.
• May assign tasks to and oversee the work of design/production staff.
• Work with and collaborate with other CED offices.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees