Architectural Project Manager

Lifestyle Communities•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Architectural Project Manager will lead the development design team and oversee all aspects of architectural planning and design for Lifestyle Communities (LC) projects. This role involves implementing the design strategy for projects in each market, ensuring its successful execution through new build, conversion, and renovation work, with support and collaboration from department leaders across the portfolio.

Requirements

Extensive experience in architectural design and construction administration with a proven track record of successfully delivering construction drawings for residential/multi-family, mixed-use building types and scales.
In-depth knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Proficiency in architectural design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, BIM-Revit, SketchUp, or similar.
Uncompromising integrity and ethics; must be highly trustworthy.
Proficient problem solver with results driven mindset.
Teamwork approach - ability to work effectively with other Lifestyle companies (especially Development and Construction).
Proficiency in Microsoft office and Excel.
A highly organized, self-directed, and self-motivated mindset.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design or related field with a background in real estate or a combination of education and/or experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional, hands-on experience in architectural design and construction administration on market rate multifamily projects, prefer lower density type projects.

Nice To Haves

Prefer lower density type projects.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership to implement LC's architectural design strategy, standards, and vision to deliver on the LC brand.
Work with Development manager to engage and manage LC's architectural partners.
Detail review of SD, DD and CD drawings to ensure they meet quality and completeness to limit RFI and scope issues for the LC construction team.
Work with Development managers to establish and manage design schedules and milestone dates as it relates to development project timelines.
Review and assist LC's internal teams (development, construction, H+H, legal, etc.) with RFI, ASIs and submittal questions during construction of projects.
Assist in further development and documentation of LC's architecture design principles, such as defining design quality standards, processes, urban design strategies, architecture and planning requirements.
Actively collaborate with LC's construction team to assure cohesive and collective feedback on plans and design standards throughout the design and construction process.
Research and implement ideas to improve delivery costs.
Collaborate with the development teams on zoning and entitlements to inform design strategies on projects.
Partner with department leaders and design team to develop and maintain relationships with consultants for architecture, interior design, lighting, styling, landscaping, audio, etc.
Create a team environment that encourages creativity, innovation, accountability, and high standards.
Ability to work in a matrix organization and leverage shared resources to achieve results.
Create a strong network for design strategy.
Invests deeply in the growth and success of self and others through LC's five leadership behaviors: Humility, Caring, Curiosity, Courage, and Grit.
Complete other projects as directed and assigned by the senior leadership team.