Industrial Project Architect

Clayco is seeking an Industrial Project Architect for their Kansas City, KS office. The role involves overseeing projects from design to completion, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and engaging with clients and the community. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture and 3+ years of experience, with skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and communication. Travel is required for this position, reflecting the nationwide nature of their projects.
Job Description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About Lamar Johnson Collaborative

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 Management talent to join our growing team.

The Specifics of the Role

Responsible for the delivery of projects from design concept through final completion of deliverables and submissions with a high level of qualityAble to conduct analysis of various data sets, develop and document design and urban planning concept, and create project presentationsCoordinates with a multi-disciplinary design teamAssists with project management and serves as a key client liaisonProvides technical assistance on topics related to planning, the regulatory environment, urban design and site design for a variety of project types and scalesAttends meetings with public- and private-sector clients, including governmental entitiesRepresents LJC in the community and at civic eventsFamiliarity with public engagement tools and processesApplies planning knowledge and practiceDevelops intentional civic and public engagement tools and processesPractices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility and fearlessnessRequirements

A Designer at LJC possess:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field3+ years of relevant, demonstrable experienceDemonstrated competence with AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS and 3D modeling toolsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to graphically explain ideasCompetent presentation skillsDemonstrates a consistent understanding of the delivery and implementation of design thinkingSome Things You Should Know

Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.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!Why Clayco?

2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr