Architect/Project Manager

LAN Associates, Engineering Planning, Architecture Surveying, Inc., (“LAN”) is excited to be expanding our team in Voorhees, New Jersey! We are seeking an experienced Architect/Project Manager to join our team. This position is an opportunity to apply your knowledge and advance your career, while leading a project team in a strong, mid-sized architecture and engineering firm. As a Voorhees team member you will experience a smaller, more intimate office with a large firm support structure and will participate in the technical development of conceptual  designs through construction documents; prepare specifications for publicly bid commercial, educational, and municipal building projects; and will work closely with A/E staff and key consultants to manage a project from inception to completion. Those interested should be well versed in NJ building codes, be able to work closely with our staff to communicate project requirements, manage project budgets, and meet deliverable milestones.

This position requires the candidate to be part of a project team and to work individually at times, always having the support and resources of a large, experienced team of professionals.  You must be proficient in communicating project requirements, be experienced in managing projects, be fluent in AutoCAD and/or REVIT, be detail oriented, and have exceptional organizational skills.  The position will require you meet with clients, contractors, in-house staff, and consultants; necessitating strong communication skills in person, over the phone/virtually, and via email. This opportunity affords a dynamic role, working with all disciplines of the A/E industry on an array of projects for various market segments.

LAN Associates employs over 130 architects, engineers, surveyors, environmental professionals, construction professionals and support staff in three states. The firm has  59 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of a wide range of projects. We offer a quality salary, commensurate with your experience, and great benefits.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent
• Licensed Architect or aspiring to be Licensed with seven (7) to ten (10) years, or more of experience
• Experienced in K-12 and Municipal Projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT (REVIT preferred)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be a team player, while also being an independent worker with minimal supervision

Primary Responsibilities:

• As project manager, you are responsible for providing the project team with direction, scheduling, assessing project budgets, and meeting deliverable milestones
• Manage a small team of architects, designers, and/or draftspeople in Voorhees, while working with our extended Engineering team located in the Corporate Office
• Participation within the conceptual development of project designs and drawings for design presentations
• Assist with referendum planning efforts for various Board of Educations, prepare NJDOE project applications/amendments, and LRFP updates
• Visit job sites to survey existing conditions, including when required to develop existing plans, take photographs, and prepare field memos to document existing conditions and observations
• Preparation of project reports, cost estimates, feasibility studies and other documents required of various project phases
• Preparation and development of architectural schematic design and construction documents in REVIT and AutoCAD
• Communicate and coordinate with design team members, architects, senior management, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout all phases of the design and construction process
• Attend various meetings, including pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, professional organizations, etc.

• Competency to prioritize effectively and adjust work accordingly to meet deadlines

• Manage the construction administration process and/or work with LAN’s in-house construction administration team from award of the contract through project close-out