Architect - Project Manager

About the role

At DLZ Corporation, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest. Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural and design assignments of a complex nature, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge using REVIT.
• Establish design direction, develop technical drawings and specifications, and direct overall project schedule and budget.
• Manage a wide variety of project types, scales, and complexities.
• Conduct studies of new architectural methods, codes, processes, and materials.
• Conduct complex feasibility and operating studies aimed at evaluating alternative systems and methods.
• Coordinate client contact and maintain working relationships at all levels throughout the project.
• Responsible for quality control over assigned projects.
• Provide regular communication and leadership to direct the team in all elements of the project.
• Assist in business development for existing clients and new project opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, standard AIA contracts, correspondence, and project documentation for Judicial, Municipal, Educational, Transit, Aviation, Corrections, and/or Federal projects.
• Travel to job sites, primarily in the Midwest with occasional overnight stays.
• Meet cost and time schedules while producing quality results.
• Manage work to ensure the project is completed to design specifications and within established budgets.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
• Act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Must be a registered Architect in the state of Florida or have the ability to obtain a license within one year.
• 5–15 years of relevant work experience.
• Judicial, Municipal, Educational, Transit, Aviation, Corrections, and/or Federal Project experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in REVIT required.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Experience in a variety of project types, scales, and complexities; following projects from conception through completion.
• Experience working on concurrent projects, collaborating with multiple design disciplines, and technical production project experience.
• Develop project schedules and work with stakeholders to ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites while complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account.
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth).
• Paid parental leave.
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.