Project Manager, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect, Interior Design

Project Manager (Healthcare)

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 St. Louis office is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 7-10 years of architectural design experience in a professional office environment to join our Healthcare Design Studio. Architectural licensure is preferred. Lawrence Group is a design office with around 100 architects and designers with a focus on design forward roll‑out projects ranging from traditional retail to medical services and health and wellness concepts.

• 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.

Qualified candidates for this position will have a diverse and versatile design experience. Most project work will include the full range of design through construction administration as well as collaborating with a small team. The role involves providing leadership on design forward healthcare accounts with multiple locations throughout the U.S.

• Project Planning and Coordination:
  • Collaborate with clients, architects, and other project stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, and design requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and procurement strategies.
  • Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout all project phases.
  • Conduct regular project meetings to track progress, address issues, and provide updates to stakeholders.
  • Monitor project performance, identify potential risks, and implement proactive measures to mitigate them.
• Design and Documentation:
  • Review architectural designs, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with client requirements, building codes, and regulations.
  • Collaborate with architects and design teams to develop detailed construction documents, including plans, elevations, sections, and details.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of design documentation and coordinate with relevant parties for timely approvals.
• Project Execution and Quality Control:
  • Oversee the construction process, ensuring adherence to design intent, quality standards, and industry best practices.
  • Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, address any issues, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Implement quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of craftsmanship and workmanship are maintained.
• Project Financial Management:
  • Develop and manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and forecasting.
  • Review and approve project-related expenses, change orders, and invoices.
  • Monitor project financial performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and implement appropriate measures.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
• 7-10 years of professional experience, preferably in a commercial design firm using Revit and AutoCAD and managing projects.
• Excellent design, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of general interior construction, methods & materials, details and standard building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft (Office, Outlook, Excel, Word) and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) is a…