At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

C&S is seeking a Project Architect or Interior Designer in our Buffalo or Rochester office with strong design, project management, technical and creative skills to provide architectural / interior design and project management services. Responsibilities include management and oversight of projects including design, quality, schedules, budgets, and client liaison. Must also coordinate with other disciplines within and outside of the firm. In addition, there will be opportunities to participate in marketing activities (i.e. development of technical and cost proposals) to assist in growing our architectural business unit.

We are looking for an individual with strong client relationship and management skills, creativity, and is a self-starter and assist in growing our architectural and interior design studio in Western New York.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for working on all phases of company projects, such as: client relationships, design, specifications, project team coordination, construction documents, and consultant interaction.
• Participates in conceptual design and provides full support throughout entire project.
• Serves as subject matter expert and develops lead technical viewpoint on projects
• Client relationship management and relationship building across New York.
• Utilize safe work practices in accordance with federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Communicate incidents, accidents, near misses, potential hazards, and unsafe working conditions to a supervisor or the Health and Safety Department as soon as identified.

Skills/Education/Experience

• 10+ years of related architectural and/or interior design and project management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design and professional licensure.
• Comprehensive understanding of design and construction documents.
• Proficiency in REVIT is preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Ability to succeed in small and large multi-disciplinary team environments.
• Ability to set deadlines, assign resources, monitor/summarize project progress.
• Good graphic, communications (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to lead small project teams and multiple projects from concept to construction.

Estimated Compensation Range: $95,000-115,000/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 500 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We are headquartered in Syracuse, NY, with offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.