Project Architect (Retail) - Lawrence Group

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.

This position 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.

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.