Project Architect / Project Manager

Our Chapel Hill office is looking for a highly motivated, Project Architect/Project Manager, with excellent design and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be someone who can work well with people at all levels of the firm and will take the initiative to research, design and implement complex institutional and/or housing & mixed‑use projects. Minimum Qualifications Background / Education Professional (NAAB Accredited) Degree in Architecture / Licensed Architect preferred (or in progress) Must have 10+ years of experience working on/managing projects in an architectural design firm Multi‑family housing Experience beneficial Higher Education Experience preferred Knowledge And Skillset Required Strong Revit and production skills Interest in leadership and ability to develop project management skills. Interest in building and nurturing client relationships. Graphic communication skills to support a variety of presentation media: presentation drawings, marketing materials, feasibility studies, etc. proficiency in Sketchup, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign Skilled in analytical thinking to support the design process Self‑motivated individual able to work well in a collaborative office environment Good computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative suite. Ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines and interact effectively with others in the workplace. Desired Personality Traits Detail‑oriented, methodical, meticulous, process‑oriented, yet open to change and motivated by innovation Great collaborator and communicator – excellent verbal and written skills are important Ambitious self‑starter with get‑it‑done attitude who strives for results Career Oriented Good sense of humor At Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, we strive to make a positive difference in the built environment. Our mission is to provide innovative, responsive design – coupled with cutting‑edge technological expertise and exceptional service – to our clients. As an award‑winning architectural firm, we strive to maintain the high standard of excellence our clients have come to expect of us. To do this we rely heavily upon, and invest significantly in, the success of our employees. Across our seven market sectors and six offices, we promote a collaborative, diverse environment that is at once challenging, stimulating, supportive, and fun. Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design provides our employees with ongoing learning opportunities, great benefits and a team‑centered environment. We encourage our employees to discover and develop their own particular talents, skills, and interests in order to reach their own full potential. We believe that the key to our success as a firm is the personal and professional growth of the men and women who serve our clients every day. Personal Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Coverage Dependent/Child Care Spending Accounts Medical Spending Accounts 401(k) with Company Match Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Life Insurance (Employee and Family) Nine Paid Holidays Paid Personal Leave Hybrid Work Schedule Professional Benefits Internal and External Continuing Education Opportunities Professional Memberships Reimbursement Building Product Lunches Project Site Tours Company Wide Social Gatherings EEO Statement Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Affirmative Action. Lord Aeck Sargent is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status (VEVRAA), marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Attention Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact Victoria Cunningham at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance with an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr