Architect Project Leader/Project Manager

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Klover Architects is expanding and on a mission to find a strong Architect Project Leader or Architect Project Manager, depending on the candidate's experience, leadership capabilities, and interests. This is a unique opportunity to grow with a collaborative and forward-thinking team, where you'll be empowered to lead projects from conception through completion.

Something About Us

Klover is a full-service design firm specializing in the retail, multifamily, mixed-use, office, restaurant, and hospitality markets. We are professionally registered in 50 states and the District of Columbia providing innovative design solutions for the real world.

Something About the Position

The Architect Project Lead partners with the Project Manager and Project Designer on small to large-scale project types in a very collaborative environment. The Project Lead is accountable for team communication and responsible for the issuance of content of deliverables, technical content of Klover documents and coordination of disciplines including consultants and for staff producing documents.

The Architect Project Manager is responsible for exercising independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard technique. This position takes an active role in directing and processing work for daily activities accurately and efficiently through the company systems (Auto Cad | Revit | Microsoft Office Suites).

Primary Responsibilities (Architect Project Leader)

• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Leads project teams on select projects and fosters strong working relationships with internal leadership and team members.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Communicates with vendors, contractors, and other disciplines to ensure accurate integration of all project requirements.
• Documentation & Standards: Oversees construction documentation to ensure alignment with quality assurance, control, and Klover standards.
• Technical Support & Communication: Provides technical guidance, prepares reports, tracks project changes, and maintains project communications.
• Project Administration: Manages shared project files, supports meeting coordination, attends site visits, and prepares meeting documentation.

Primary Responsibilities (Architect Project Manager)

• Project Leadership & Coordination: Leads and mentors project teams, plans work, resolves technical/design issues, and ensures collaboration with clients, consultants, and internal staff.
• Design & Documentation: Oversees design development, client presentations, and ensures construction documents meet quality, code, and company standards, including BIM integration.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Interfaces with clients and vendors to confirm requirements, track changes, and deliver presentations and reports.
• Process & Standards Management: Maintains project schedules and budgets, sets software parameters, manages electronic files, and ensures adherence to internal documentation processes.
• Quality Control & Billing Oversight: Reviews work for accuracy, ensures alignment with project scope, supports billing procedures, and addresses issues that could impact schedule or deliverables.

Education & Skills You Need to Bring With You

From a technical perspective, our ideal candidate will bring the following skills & experience with them:

Architect Project Leader:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture is required
• 3 to 5 years related experience in architecture
• Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
• Knowledge of architectural building systems
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Motivated, self-directed, problem solver and ability to work in both individual and team settings
• Less than 10 percent travel to local construction sites

Architect Project Manager:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture required
• Minimum 5 to 7 years related experience in architecture and project management
• Architectural registration
• Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Motivated, self-directed, problem solver and ability to work in both individual and team settings
• Less than 10 percent travel to local construction sites

Something About our Team

We're a collaborative group, getting things done together, enjoying our collegial environment and working with each other. Fit is really important to us. We're a group of down to earth people who are willing to roll up our sleeves to get the job done; whoever comes to join us should have that same mindset, a sense of humor, a strong technical mind, accountability for deadlines and self-motivation and energy.

Your Care Package

We offer a really competitive compensation package, great benefits, casual work environment and the opportunity to progress with us.

If you're interested in learning more, we'd like to hear from you. Hit the apply button, send along your resume, and let us know why you think you're the one for us with your cover letter. We're looking forward to hearing from you.

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