About AMDG:

AMDG Architects is a fast-paced, high-touch, architectural, interiors, and site design firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan that prioritizes excellent work and unmatched client service.

Our core values are:

• Built to Serve
• Dedicated to Excellence
• Driven to Improve
• Unified through Challenge

AMDG offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of innovative architecture projects, from urban design and public spaces to residential and commercial developments. We have a strong design sensibility, a passion for sustainable practices, and we manage projects from concept through construction.

Our designers are 100% in-office Monday through Thursday due to our commitment to collaborative design and mentoring, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Project Management

• Lead project teams through all project phases (design through construction administration) on primarily medium to large-scale commercial projects.
• Work closely with the project leader to establish project objectives and constraints, assessing for risk and implementing appropriate mitigation measures. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication to understand project requirements, identify and resolve project issues, and provide project updates. 
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and allocation of resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. 
• Manage and coordinate project teams, including AMDG team members, consultants, and construction managers.
• Work closely with the project leader to implement appropriate quality assurance measures through all project phases (QC’s, Design Reviews, Budget Checks, etc)
• Reviews and approves pay applications, invoices and change orders. 
• Establishes and leads project-related meetings, develops agendas, and distributes meeting minutes. 
• Working closely with the Design Services Manager, review and negotiate contracts with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure alignment with project objectives and stakeholder interests.

Group Leader 

• Serve as group leader to assigned AMDG team members, mentoring and leading by example through AMDG’s core values. 
• Working with the Design Services Manager, responsible for leading, establishing and supporting professional development goals of assigned group members. 
• Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews for all group members. 
• Foster collaboration and teamwork within assigned group, recognizing accomplishments and guiding areas for improvement. 

Project Management Discipline Lead 

• Serves as Project Management thought leader within the Discipline Leads team and guides best practices and process improvements. 
• Remains knowledgeable of industry trends/PM best practices and helps implement as appropriate within AMDG’s project delivery process. 
• Develops and supports team members with project management processes and supports utilization/creation of project management resources and tools. 
• Informs and prioritizes quarterly and annual objectives related to the Discipline Leads team and sits on appropriate tasks forces as required. 

What We Offer:

• Compensation: Competitive salary and generous bonuses issued twice per year.
• Insurance: We pay about 80% of medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family and 100% of short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums.
• Simple IRA Match: Eligibility to contribute to a Simple IRA plan with an employer match of up to 3% of your annual compensation.
• Paid Leave: Flexible leave programs including paid time off, sick leave, and others.
• Paid Parking: we’re in a renovated open office space located in a historic building in downtown Grand Rapids and we pay for employee parking in one of the nearby lots.
• Reimbursements: we reimburse in-part or in-whole for professional registrations, cell phone, and exam costs for licensure.
• Culture: we area a team of people who listen to the client and prioritize collaboration when delivering excellent work and building lasting relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master of Architecture degree or significant experience serving as a project manager in the architecture industry.
• Licensed architect preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, leading medium to large scale commercial projects. 
• Exceptional communicator and team player, with a strong collaborative attitude.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage large-scale complex commercial design projects through all project phases.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-driven mindset and ability to navigate and simplify complex challenges. 
• Proficiency in project management and design tools preferred (e.g. Procore, Deltek/ERP’s, Bluebeam, Revit).
• Alignment with mission + values of the firm.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please include your cover letter connecting your unique experience to the position, plus your resume, portfolio, and compensation requirements. Any application missing any of the requested information may not be considered.