Architectural Manager

Position: Architectural Production Manager / Technical Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 (Based on experience and licensure)

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

We are seeking an experienced Architectural Production Manager / Technical Lead to provide technical leadership for a well-established architectural firm. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys leading production teams, maintaining technical excellence, mentoring staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality construction documents across a variety of commercial and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing production standards, implementing QA/QC procedures, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and supporting projects from design development through construction.

• Lead and oversee the architectural production team.
• Establish and maintain drawing standards, Revit templates, and documentation procedures.
• Perform comprehensive QA/QC reviews of construction documents prior to issuance.
• Coordinate production schedules and staffing assignments.
• Work closely with Project Managers and firm leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Mentor and train architects, designers, and production staff.
• Review drawings for completeness, constructability, technical accuracy, and code compliance.
• Participate in project production and provide technical solutions to complex design challenges.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, MEP, and specialty consultants.
• Support permitting efforts and construction administration.
• Drive continuous improvements in production workflows, BIM standards, and documentation quality.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional architectural experience.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• Extensive experience producing high-quality construction documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and building systems.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in one or more of the following project types would be highly beneficial:

• Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
• Distribution and Warehouse Projects
• Commercial Buildings
• Corporate Office Projects
• Design-Build Delivery
• Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Projects