Industrial Senior Project Manager - Clayco : Job Details

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About Us

Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a team of high-energy professionals passionate about design, collaboration, and maintaining a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise of the best minds across development, design, and construction. We attract a diverse group of talented individuals committed to realizing our clients' vision. As a growing firm, we are recruiting top architectural talent to join our expanding team.

The Role We Want You For

As an Architectural Designer, you will contribute to various design projects, conduct research, and perform analysis to support our innovative Industrial Design practice. You will assist the practice's leadership in growing and expanding our presence and portfolio in Overland through strategic project pursuits and client relationships. The team collaborates across disciplines and works closely with Clayco's construction and real estate divisions to deliver integrated projects.

The Specifics of the Role

• Serve as the point person for integrated Industrial pursuits with Clayco, leading sales meetings, client visits, RFP pursuits, team management, and project oversight.
• Collaborate with Clayco Industrial leadership to identify and secure new project opportunities.
• Prepare project proposals and fee analyses for review by LJC's senior leadership.
• Coordinate studio and project staffing and operations with LJC Industrial design leaders.
• Oversee the design of complex projects and the development of construction drawings, acting as the primary coordinator with contractors and engineers.
• Lead design teams in developing proposals and managing multiple team members.
• Lead business development efforts and client engagement conversations.
• Develop expertise and thought leadership on Industrial subjects through white papers and speaking engagements.
• Recruit and interview potential applicants to support practice growth.
• Represent LJC in community and civic events.
• Practice LJC's core values of integrity, humility, and fearlessness.
• Advise and guide LJC's Core Councils (Culture, Integration, Practice, Process, and Sustainability).
• Foster a culture of collaboration across offices.
• Travel as needed to pursue project opportunities and support client engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design.
• Registered architect.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, GIS, 3D modeling tools, and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present confidently to internal and external audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.

Additional Information

• Our projects are nationwide; travel will be required.
• Clayco offers a collaborative design-build approach unmatched in the industry.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects.
• The pace of work is fast-paced!

Why Clayco?

• Recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work by multiple business journals.
• Top Midwest Contractor in 2024 ENR Midwest.
• Top 5 in ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous PTO, holidays, employee assistance, flexible spending, life insurance, disability, learning & development programs, and more.

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications, considering factors such as location and certifications.