Clayco Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 1 week ago
About Us
Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a team of high-energy professionals. We share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction. Lamar Johnson Collaborative attracts a dynamic and diverse group of people who work together to realize our clients' vision. LJC is a growing firm and is recruiting top Architectural Designer talent to join our growing team.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Architect, you will contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and conduct analysis to support our diverse and innovative Industrial Design practice. In this position, you will enhance and assist the practice's leadership team, helping it to grow and expand its Location presence and portfolio through intentional project pursuits and client relationships. The Project Architecture Staff is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco's construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.
The Specifics of the Role
Oversees the integrated design of projects and/or development of construction drawings for projects
Serves as primary coordinator with contractors and consulting engineers
Manages one or more team members
Leads design teams in developing proposals for potential clients
Capable of organizing and contributing to business development pursuits
Responsible for developing thought leadership in technical architecture and design
Leads discussions in the local and regional design community
Recruits and interviews potential applicants to ensure practice growth
Represents LJC in the community and civic events
Practices LJC's core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness
Guides and contributes to LJC's Core Councils (Culture, Integration, Practice, Process and Sustainability)
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field
10+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design
Must be a registered architect
Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office
Exemplary written and spoken communication
Comfort and poise presenting to external and internal audiences
Excellent interpersonal relationship-building and colleague-coaching skills
Proficient with client communications and relationship development
Compensation and Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
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