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 Project Architect talent to join our growing team.
The Role We Want You For
As an Architectural Designer, you will be counted on to engage and collaborate with project and studio peers, as well as work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to help our entire enterprise thrive.
The Specifics of the Role
Develops design elements of projects and/or construction drawings for projects under supervision of a licensed senior architect
Interfaces with contractors, consulting engineers and the internal team to deliver exceptional quality through consistent communication, careful attention to the project budget and allowable fee, close adherence to the project timeline, and an application of technical knowledge, all under supervision of a licensed senior architect
Capable of supporting business development pursuits
Represents LJC in the community and civic events
Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field
3-8 years of relevant experience in architecture and design, including demonstrated experience in developing construction documents
Architectural registration not required
Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office
Exemplary written and spoken communication
Comfort and poise presenting to external and internal audiences
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel may be required.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
The pace is fast!
Why LJC and Clayco?
Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#20), ENR – Top Green Builders (#5).
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
A robust benefits package including, health, dental and vision plans, 401k, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
Industries
Architecture and Planning
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