Project Architect/Design Manager

Job#: 3056040
Job Description:
Project Architect / Design Manager Location: Des Moines, IA (onsite preferred; relocation assistance available) Type: Direct Hire
About the Opportunity Our client is a large, established senior living developer and operator in Des Moines. They're hiring a Design Manager for their in-house development team. They aren't the architect of record. Instead, the Design Manager acts as the owner's representative and leads the design process from the owner's side. The projects are high-end communities in major U.S. markets and range from $50M to more than $100M each. This role is a good fit for an architect who wants more influence over projects than a traditional firm usually allows.
What You'll Do

• Act as the owner's representative and manage design contracts for 3-4 active projects at a time
• Work as a peer to the lead architect, guiding the design teams, consultants and engineers on each project
• Keep projects on schedule, on budget and within scope
• Connect community leadership and ownership with the architects so everyone stays aligned
• Over time, get involved from the very beginning of projects: land acquisition, market analysis, focus groups, programming and conceptual design
• Work on a wide mix of building types, including residential, clinical/skilled nursing, hospitality, fine dining, fitness and amenity spaces

What We're Looking For

• 8-10 years of architecture experience, ideally in multifamily or commercial buildings
• Experience as a job captain or in a similar project leadership role
• Licensed architect preferred; candidates working toward licensure will be considered
• Senior living experience is a plus but not required
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Travel

• About one trip per month, typically 2-3 days, to large metro markets such as Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas and Orlando
• Trips are planned ahead around major project milestones

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