Architectural Project Manager

Job Description:

• Job Title Architectural Project Manager

• Company Lifestyle Development Services, LLC.

• Department Development

• Reports To SVP, Development

• Wage Category Exempt

Who We Are

At Lifestyle Communities (LC), we take deliberate action every day to nurture a culture grounded in our purpose — to Build a Connection™. Whether youʼre behind the bar, in the kitchen, or on the floor, your work helps create spaces where people come together, connect, and belong.

We are guided by our core values — Performance, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership — and fueled by our commitment to excellence. At LC, youʼll find your “why,” your place to belong, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Team You Will Join

At LC, we look at each development with a sense of purpose. As such, Lifestyle Communitiesʼ (LC) Development team plans communities that bring people together and enrich neighborhoods. Youʼll join a dynamic team dedicated to handling all aspects of development from start to finish to ensure that our vision is never lost in the final product.

Who You Are

As the Architectural Project Manager, you will lead the development design team and oversee all aspects of architectural planning and design for our projects. You will implement the design strategy for the projects in each market, ensure the pull-through of the strategy bringing it to life in new build, conversion, and renovation work, through support, and collaboration with department leaders across the portfolio.

The Difference You Will Make

• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement LCʼs architectural design strategy, standards, and vision to deliver on the LC brand.

• Work with Development manager to engage and manage, LCʼs architectural partners.

• Detail review of SD, DD and CD drawings so meet the 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 LCʼs 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 LCʼs architecture design principles, such as defining design quality standards, processes, urban design strategies, architecture and planning requirements.

• Actively collaborate with LCʼs 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 LCʼs five leadership behaviors: Humility, Caring, Curiosity, Courage, and Grit.

• Complete other projects as directed and assigned by the senior leadership team.

What Youʼll Bring

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelorʼs 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to primarily sit; stand; walk; handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and crawling; specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an office environment with regular exposure to project sites.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.