Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
7+ years of architecture experience focused on aviation projects
Registered Architect with a current license
Proven experience with multiple complex projects
Familiarity with building and accessibility codes
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office
Exemplary communication and presentation skills
Responsibilities
Lead architectural projects in aviation through all design phases and construction administration
Guide design teams to ensure client satisfaction and code compliance
Demonstrate expertise in aviation-specific project challenges
Coordinate development of construction documents with project team
Build and maintain strong client relationships to manage expectations
Partner with Project Manager to track project schedule and budget
Conduct regular quality reviews to maintain design standards
Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative team culture
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus based on performance
Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO
Paid company holidays
Employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts
Learning and development programs
Full Job Description
The Role We Want You For
LJC is looking to hire a Project Architect to join our growing Aviation practice. We are focused on expanding our team so that we can continue to deliver a wide range of project types that include terminal work, airport lounges, baggage systems projects, support spaces, and maintenance facilities across the nation and globally.
The ideal candidate will participate with LJC's leadership team, helping our Aviation market grow its presence in geographic markets and client groups. The Project Architect will be focused on execution of the next generation of projects within the aviation market as well as the mentorship and professional development of staff.
The Specifics of the Role
Lead Aviation architectural projects among all design phases through construction administration - delivering on scope, schedule, and quality
Guide design teams to ensure client satisfaction, meet code compliance, and integrate creative design solutions on Aviation projects of a variety of scale and complexity
Demonstrate expertise in challenges specific to aviation-focused projects, both airside and landside projects
Lead and coordinate development of construction documents with project team, engineers, consultants, and builder
Build and maintain strong client relationships to understand needs and manage expectations throughout the project.
Partner with the Project Manager to track schedule, budget, staffing, and risk
Conduct regular quality reviews to uphold high standards of design and constructability
Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative, innovated team culture
Ability to work autonomously and travel occasionally as required
Practices LJC's core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness
Contributes to LJC's Core Councils (Culture, Integration, Practice, Process and Sustainability)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field
7+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design with a focus on aviation projects
Registered Architect with a current license
Proven experience executing multiple and complex projects
Understanding of building and accessibility codes
Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office
Exemplary written and spoken communication
Comfort and poise presenting to external and internal audiences colleague-coaching skills
Proficient with client communications and relationship development
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide
No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
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!
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
