Open Positions at KSE

Position Purpose:
The Project Manager is responsible for effectively, efficiently, and safely fulfilling all technical, managerial, and administrative responsibilities associated with residential and accessory/amenity unit Architectural/Architectural Drafting projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates Degree, or higher, in Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of residential architectural design and construction methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting).
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Essential General Abilities:

• Complete administrative forms and reports accurately and timely.
• Strong communication skills to be effective in verbal and written formats.
• Exercise sound judgment and professional discretion.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality standards.
• Respond to inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Follow all safety and company policies.
• Work effectively independently and collaboratively.
• Perform duties safely without risk to self or others.

Position Summary:
As a Project Manager, you will lead and manage residential architectural projects from concept through completion, combining technical design expertise with project management and client communication responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design & Documentation:

• Develop architectural designs and prepare construction documents (roof, floor, foundation plans, elevations, sections, electrical).
• Prepare architectural details and specifications.
• Review drawings for accuracy and code compliance.
• Additional areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to are venting and material calculations, and plan review responsibilities.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Maintain schedules and meet production deadlines.
• Assign and delegate projects and tasks.
• Prepare proposals and pricing in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor project progress using project management software.
• Maintain accountability for timelines and deliverables.
• If licensed, sign and seal construction documents as needed.

Client & Team Coordination:

• Collaborate with other Director of Architecture, Project Managers, Architectural Drafters, and the Engineering Department as needed on shared client/project work.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Maintain timely and professional communication throughout all project phases.

TBD based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Structural Drafting Manager or Architectural Drafting Manager and with structural or architectural drafting team to produce construction documents, elevations, and details for new construction of single family and multi-family residential projects, based on conceptual designs provided by clients.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinker, identifies and solves problems in a timely manner, works well with a group for common goal solutions, uses common sense and reasoning.
• Self-motivated and self-directed to accurately and thoroughly complete projects.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback.

Requirements:

• Associates Degree or higher degree level in the residential field
• AutoCAD education advanced learning
• Strong knowledge of residential structural systems and construction methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Technical Design & Documentation:

• Draft structural designs and prepare construction documents (roof, floor, foundation plans).
• Prepare structural details and specifications.
• Review drawings for accuracy and code compliance.

Client & Team Coordination:

• Draft structural designs and prepare construction documents (roof, floor, foundation plans).
• Prepare structural details and specifications.
• Review drawings for accuracy and code compliance.

TBD based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Project Manager and Director of Architecture.
• Work directly with an Architectural Drafting team to produce architectural plans construction documents), elevations, and details for new construction of single-family and multi-family residential projects, based on conceptual designs provided by clients.
• Generate creative solutions; translate concepts and information into images, apply design principles, demonstrate attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinker, identifies and solves problems in a timely manner, works well with a group for common goal solutions, uses common sense and reasoning.
• Naturally self-motivated and self-directed to accurately and thoroughly complete projects.
• Open and willing to make adjustments based on the Director of Architecture’s feedback.
• Self-motivated and self-directed to accurately and thoroughly complete projects.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback.

Requirements:

• Pursuing an Architectural Associates Degree from two-year college or technical school; or pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Engineering & Technology Management with a concentration on Computer Aided
• Drafting and Design; or pursuing a 5-year Architectural Degree.
• Demonstrate proficiency to work in computer-aided drafting, AutoCAD/AutoCAD Architecture.
• Experience with residential architectural drafting (single-family, multi-family), a plus.
• Understanding design drawings and producing construction documents.
• Understanding of residential construction, a plus.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to pass drug and background screening.

TBD based on experience