Project Architect (Retail) - Lawrence Group People, LLC

Lawrence Group is a building design, development, and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis with offices in Austin, Florida and New York. With 170+ employees, Lawrence Group offers architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, furniture procurement, and graphic design services to a wide variety of clients, including housing, hospitality, healthcare, academic, and retail. 

Lawrence Group’s New York office is seeking an experienced Project Architect with 7 years of architectural design experience related to retail and roll-out design work in a professional office environment to join our New York Design Studio. Architectural licensure is preferred. The office is a boutique design office with around 10 architects and designers with a focus on design forward projects ranging from Hospitality, Health and Wellness, and Retail.

Thisposition will adhere to Lawrence Group’s core values:
 

• Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.
• Innovation: We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.
• Growth: We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.
• Heart: We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.
• Trust: We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

Lawrence Group is seeking Architects to assist with our growing retail and hospitality project needs in our New York office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural design, project management, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects in both retail and hospitality sectors. They will play a key role in leading projects and ensuring the successful execution of projects from concept through completion.

The key responsibilities include:
 

• Lead the design and development of numerous roll-out projects from concept through construction administration, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with large scale roll-out processes
• Collaborate with clients to understand their goals, requirements, and brand identity, and translate them into innovative design solutions that exceed expectations.
• Collaborate with project teams, including architects, designers, engineers, and consultants, to ensure effective communication, coordination, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits, assessments, and analysis to inform design decisions and ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Prepare and present design concepts, drawings, renderings, and presentations to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Oversee the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and bid packages, and coordinate with contractors and vendors during the construction phase.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules, and proactively identify and address any issues or risks that may impact project outcomes.
• Foster a creative and collaborative work environment, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continuous improvement of architectural processes and practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to hospitality design, sustainability, and building performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Architect with 7 years of experience in design and architecture preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering retail, medtail and roll-out projects from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design software.
• Strong design sensibility and a portfolio showcasing innovative and creative hospitality projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and standards related to retail, medtail, and roll-out on a national scale design.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• LEED accreditation and/or other relevant certifications are a plus.