Project Manager - Design (Apex)

Design Project Manager Role

We are seeking a full-time Design Project Manager to contribute to a variety of projects from initial concept through construction completion. The ideal candidate is an inventive, driven design professional who leverages today’s tools and technologies to produce work of the highest quality.

As an Design Project Manager at D. Clugston, you will work directly with the Build department as the construction of the project commences giving you real-time feedback to your design efforts.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within project teams on a diverse portfolio of assignments, supporting every stage from early design through construction.
• Take ownership of defined technical components—drawings, documentation, and specifications—researching, evaluating, and proposing design solutions for the team.
• Contribute meaningfully to project planning, design development, and coordination by bringing advanced architectural thinking to the table.
• Tackle complex or unfamiliar assignments that call for inventing or refining methods and approaches.
• Complete deliverables by gathering, analyzing, and documenting relevant information.
• Apply project checklists and company standards consistently across every project phase.
• Support the team in meeting project milestones and deadlines on schedule.
• Coordinate effectively with outside consultants engaged on the project.
• Attend project meetings and site visits and produce written minutes and field reports.
• Take part in building condition assessments and on-site field verification.
• Help develop project renderings and other visual communication materials.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to the junior Design Team members.
• Partner closely with project leadership and team members to drive successful outcomes.
• Use a disciplined, concept-driven design process to support and defend decisions.

Required Skills

• Experience guiding clients through the conceptual design phase to the delivery of the final Construction Documents.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Strong command of 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic design tools; REVIT experience is required.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and BIM360.
• Familiarity with building materials, construction methods, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Comfort operating both independently and as a contributing team member.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, or a related undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.

Benefits

We offer a strong benefits package that supports your health, long-term financial goals, and work-life balance, including a competitive 401(k) match, comprehensive Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, and paid time off and personal days.

• 401(k) with company match — 100% match on the first 3% contributed, plus 50% match on the next 2%
• Medical insurance premiums covered 100% for the employee (BCBS Blue Options)
• Dental and vision coverage available
• Dependent coverage options available
• Architecture Association Dues paid

About D. Clugston, Inc.

We're a Design-Build Construction firm focused on the design and construction of community clubhouses and amenities. Since 2004, our Design Division has been creating the plans, from conceptual drawings to the construction documents, for National Builders throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Working closely with the Design Division, our Build Division has built hundreds of Amenity Centers from Greensboro, NC to Wilmington and we are quickly expanding.