About I-5 Design Build
I-5 Design Build delivers fully integrated design and construction solutions for high-end hospitality, gaming, restaurant, and retail environments nationwide. Our unique turnkey approach combines award-winning creative design with fast-track construction management, producing distinctive, high-impact environments that meet the highest standards of quality, precision, and efficiency.
As our project demand continues to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled Architectural Project Manager to join our team and help lead the design and delivery of some of the most dynamic and visually impactful environments in the industry.
The Opportunity
As an Architectural Project Manager at I-5, you’ll take the lead in developing fully coordinated architectural designs from concept through construction, collaborating with an experienced in-house design-build team and working on highly customized gaming, hospitality, and F&B projects across the country. This is a rare opportunity to combine creative design leadership with the technical depth required to bring complex environments to life—on time, on budget, and at the highest level of quality.
We are looking for an exceptional design professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-end commercial environments and brings deep experience managing all phases of complex architectural projects.
Why Join I-5 Design Build?
Be part of a nationally recognized leader in design-build environments for premier gaming, hospitality, and entertainment properties.
Work on high-visibility projects that combine bold creativity with technical precision.
Enjoy the support of a fully integrated, highly experienced in-house team.
Lead projects from concept through construction—not just design, but full project realization.
Thrive in a culture that values quality, innovation, and excellence in every phase of the project.
Requirements
Lead architectural design development, technical documentation, and construction coordination on multiple concurrent projects.
Manage design coordination between architectural, interior design, structural, MEP, and specialty consultants.
Produce comprehensive, accurate construction documents that meet building codes, jurisdictional requirements, and I-5’s uncompromising standards.
Assist senior architect w/ specification writing for projects using specification software.
Coordinate code research, permitting, and agency reviews.
Proactively identify and resolve design, technical, and constructability issues.
Collaborate daily with internal estimating, procurement, and construction teams to ensure design intent is fully integrated with cost, schedule, and field execution.
Conduct site visits for existing conditions surveys and support construction administration phase services including responding to RFIs and Reviewing, coordinating and approving product submittals.
What We’re Looking For
7+ years of experience managing architectural design for commercial projects with complex scopes.
Background in high-end hospitality, gaming, resort, entertainment, required.
Mastery of Revit (required), AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and related software.
Strong working knowledge of building codes, ADA compliance, life safety, and commercial construction systems.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects on aggressive schedules while maintaining precision and quality.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Architectural licensure preferred, but not required.
Ability to travel occasionally for site surveys and project coordination.
Benefits
Annual Salary: $150K–$180K (Depending on Experience)
Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits
Retirement: 401k retirement plan
Paid Time Off: One week of PTO for eligible employees who have completed one year of employment, two weeks of PTO after completion of two to four years of employment, and three weeks of PTO after completion of five or more years of employment.
Paid Sick Leave: Accrual in accordance with state law (1 hour for every 40 hours worked)
Holidays: 7 Paid holidays
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Opportunity for long-term career growth within a national leader in design-build
Ability to earn performance bonuses based on strong work ethic, teamwork, and a positive impact on projects – we hope you do!
I-5 Design Build, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Consistent with applicable law, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@i5design.com.