Architectural Designer/Project Manager - Media Real Estate Company

Media Real Estate, A Media, PA-based Property Management Company is seeking a full-time Architectural Designer/Project Manager to join our team! This person will join our Architectural/ Construction department to design and renovate existing commercial suites. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with prior experience in residential and commercial project management. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• This position primarily deals with commercial buildings, with some residential building projects from time to time
• Works alongside in-house real estate agents to assess potential and current tenants' needs, space requirements, program criteria, and develops layouts/ideas accordingly
• Produces/provides initial sketches, plans, specifications, and detailed drawings of suites, floors, and buildings as needed
• Works with plans in CAD format
• Files necessary permits with local municipalities
• Estimates costs for fit-outs, calculates up-charges, and tracks expenses
• Meets with tenants to choose selections (i.e., finishes, flooring, paint, carpet)
• Manages in-house construction technician and third-party contractors to ensure work is carried out according to plan/timeline
• Resolves issues during construction phase
• Reviews/approves contractor invoices and in-house construction technician timecard

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Solid working knowledge of subject matter, policies, procedures, and practices
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience
• Experience with departmental budgeting, planning, and procedural change
• The ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Why Work With Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Supplemental benefits, including accident and disability insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance

Media Real Estate (MRE) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, MRE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.