Senior Project Architect / Project Manager at GPAC

JOIN OUR TEAM

Our recruiting and hiring philosophy is to look for talented people who can provide unique perspectives on creating spaces that enhance the human experience and solve practical problems creatively and innovatively.

We work hard to foster an architectural office and work that is inspiring and rewarding, offers opportunities for growth and learning, and balances careers with personal passions, community involvement, family, and friends.

We are guided by a simple belief: Inspired Design Creates Enduring Value.

Our principals lead the design process and are engaged in every project. This interaction with the clients and designers allows us to transfer our years of experience and knowledge directly to projects. Principal-led design also keeps our minds and hearts dedicated to improving our project outcomes and growing our design practice in a positive and nurturing direction.

We are incredibly proud of what we have created at our firm over the last half-century. We look forward to building on our body of work with you.

The firm offers employees the opportunity to carry on that tradition and vision. In return, we offer competitive salaries and benefits that include:
• Group health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with match by firm
• Pre-tax Cafeteria Plan for health care and related costs
• Vacation/personal time/holidays
• Flexible workplace policies
• Professional education/training opportunities
• Support for professional licensing
• Support/opportunities for community involvement and volunteering
• Commitment to intern development

CURRENT POSITIONS 


Senior Project Architect / Project Manager

GPAC is teaming up with a firm with a 50 year history. We are designers, thinkers, planners, problem solvers, innovators, and advocates for our clients. We are a nearly 20-person architecture and design practice with offices in North Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS. Our firm is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the values of inclusion, diversity, and community.

Opportunity:

We are looking for creative, motivated, energetic individuals to join our highly collaborative and growing firm who will participate in all phases of project development, from programming and conceptual design to construction documents and administration.

Qualifications:

• Senior Project Architect / Project Manager with 10 years of experience in the field and at least 4 years of experience in this specific job role
• A licensed professional with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university
• Experience leading a project team and client presentations
• Proven capability and proficiency in Revit from Schematic Design through Construction Documents and Construction Administration – Knowledge of SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, etc. is advantageous
• Successfully managed projects – client budgets and schedules
• Experience in coordinating with consultants/engineers and engaging with owners.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with regular contact with the project principal
• Enjoys working in a collaborative office setting
• Possesses a mentoring mindset with regard to supporting colleagues on technical design 
• Experience in public safety, municipal, academic, senior care/living, auto dealerships/fleet maintenance markets is desired but not required

Employment Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, vision, dental benefits
• Generous and flexible Paid Time Off
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• FSA/HSA Opportunities
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Position is primarily in office with some flexible remote work possible
• Bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for growth in the company

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.