Licensed Architect/Interior Designer Project Manager

We are seeking talented and passionate recently licensed architects, intern architects or interior designers to expand our team. Jencen Architecture is an award-winning full-service design studio serving some of the world’s top brands since 1971. We love branded environments and perfectly brewed espresso (but who doesn’t). At Jencen, our culture of collaboration welcomes good ideas from wherever they come. We create project teams that thrive on inquiry and investigation and encourage staff to cultivate new skills and take on additional responsibility. We value those who are fun and interesting to work with and who make a positive impact on our projects and our workplace.

WHAT THIS JOB INVOLVES

We are looking for candidates with commercial experience (retail or branded store environments a plus) capable of managing all aspects of projects including surveying of existing spaces, space planning, construction documents, permit processing and construction administration.

Candidates MUST reside within commuting distance of the Cleveland office - 3 days in office and 2 days remote

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Minimum one to five years’ experience on commercial projects for new construction and remodel of existing buildings
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree required for Architect candidate (license not required, but preferred)
• Bachelor of Science, Interior Design degree required for Interior Designer candidate
• Knowledge of building components, details, etc
• Knowledge of building sections envelope (applicable to Architect candidate)
• Responsible for all project aspects from preparing fit plans, construction documents for commercial projects, and teaming with other Jencen staff on projects
• Construction administration (including permit process, shop drawings, and field visits)
• Coordination with Jencen staff, client management and working with engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite

PERKS

· Comprehensive benefits package – single coverage health insurance, 40 hours paid time off, 10 days paid holidays, 10 paid vacation days

· Hybrid office/remote with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

· Professional development – relevant license and certification fees paid