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Project Architects/Architecture Project Managers, LRC Inc. - Memphis, TN and Baton Rouge, LA


LRK Inc - Chicago, IL
Looney Ricks Kiss is a nationally recognized design firm built around a collaborative team of architects, urban designers, planners, interior designers, and environmental graphic designers who believe that great places are created through the integration of all these disciplines.

LRK is currently seeking Project Architects/Project Managers in our Memphis, TN and Baton Rouge, LA offices.

Job Responsibilities: 

Project Management responsibilities include management of client relationships, budgets, and the production team throughout all phases of the project, whether large or small. Project Architecture responsibilities include producing design development and construction documents in AutoCAD or Revit from conceptual drawings, assisting in conceptual and schematic design, and managing production work with a high level of technical accuracy.

Qualifications: 
  • 3+ years of proven experience in all phases of the design process, preferably with multi-family residential and/or mixed-use projects.
  • Degree in architecture required.
  • Architectural license and LEED AP preferred.
  • Must possess a comprehensive understanding of building technology and structures; and have outstanding communication and client interaction skills.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to lead and develop a project team on a complex project or work independently on a small project are required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCad, Revit, InDesign, PhotoShop, SketchUp Pro and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
LRK Inc - Chicago, IL
Looney Ricks Kiss is a nationally recognized design firm built around a collaborative team of architects, urban designers, planners, interior designers, and environmental graphic designers who believe that great places are created through the integration of all these disciplines.

LRK is currently seeking Project Architects/Project Managers in our Memphis, TN and Baton Rouge, LA offices.

Job Responsibilities: 

Project Management responsibilities include management of client relationships, budgets, and the production team throughout all phases of the project, whether large or small. Project Architecture responsibilities include producing design development and construction documents in AutoCAD or Revit from conceptual drawings, assisting in conceptual and schematic design, and managing production work with a high level of technical accuracy.

Qualifications: 
  • 3+ years of proven experience in all phases of the design process, preferably with multi-family residential and/or mixed-use projects.
  • Degree in architecture required.
  • Architectural license and LEED AP preferred.
  • Must possess a comprehensive understanding of building technology and structures; and have outstanding communication and client interaction skills.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to lead and develop a project team on a complex project or work independently on a small project are required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCad, Revit, InDesign, PhotoShop, SketchUp Pro and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.