Architectural Project Manager

Welcome to Applied Minds

Founded in 2000, Applied Minds draws on the talents of nearly 150 employees and a network of subject matter experts to innovate by melding art, design, science, and engineering. We help organizations ask the right questions and then provide unexpected, yet powerful solutions. With a passion for inventing the future for our clients, we bring together brilliant and creative talent from numerous disciplines into multidisciplinary teams to work on projects such as autonomous systems, command centers, modeling and simulation systems, robotics, spacecraft, UAVs, user experiences, vehicles, and more.

Equipped with outstanding tools and technology, collaborative spaces, an art department, and advanced fabrication and prototyping facilities, we work in an informal, creative environment that blurs the lines between disciplines.

If you have exceptional talent and passion, join Applied Minds and help us create for the ages.

The Architectural Project Manager will provide project management support for projects that range from presentation projects and workstations to transformative high-tech spaces and museum installations and more. Working across disciplines and with a team of designers, architectural and interior designers, audio-video specialists, lighting designers and business leaders and clients, the Architectural Project Manager will develop and manage project delivery plans, coordinate meetings, ensure productive flow of communication, engage in creative problem-solving needs and ensure on-time/on-budget project delivery. The selected candidate will also have practical and functional architectural design skills and the ability and willingness to jump in and be hands-on in the work when needed. 

• Work directly with the Lead Designer, Lead Architect and Project Managers to understand and track all design element and resource needs
• Assist with meeting coordination, including meeting notices, attendee confirmations, scheduling conference rooms, technology, materials and presentations
• Capture and track meeting notes, action items. Create and deliver status reports as needed
• Regular follow up on project progress and issues; troubleshoot where possible and coordinate with team members regarding resolutions to ensure projects move forward on schedule and budget
• Under the direction of the Chief Creative Officer and members of project leadership conduct research on projects as needed
• Assist with internal processes pertaining to contracts and related paperwork at the start and end of all projects to ensure rapid start and orderly shutdown of projects.
• Liaise with external vendors such as Architecture Firms, Engineering Firms, materials suppliers, civil engineers, etc
• Liaise with the city planning commission in various cities in accordance with submitting plans and proposals. 

• BA in design or related field preferred
• 5-10 years experience managing teams of creative designers, artists, and architects
• Revit proficient 
• Familiarity and ability to work in Rhino a plus
• Exceptional design sensibilities
• Government contract experience a plus
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Experience coordinating across disciplines/departments and prioritizing many demands in a manner that ensures deadlines are met
• Solid relationship and collaboration skills and the ability to drive follow through in a pleasant demeanor
• Excellent calendar management skills and experience with complex scheduling challenges
• Exceptional communication including writing skills
• Willingness to obtain security clearance a strong plus
• Ability and willingness to jump in with hands-on architectural design work when needed
• All other duties as assigned 

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected base annual salary range for this role is between $140k to $160k annually. Actual compensation will vary depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Applied Minds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and as such make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

If you don’t see a position that interests you on our current list we encourage you to submit your resume through our future opportunities, as our needs are always changing and you just may be the person we are looking for next.