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Department Manager - Architecture


Company : Colliers Engineering & Design


Location : Rochester, NY


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Department Manager to lead our Architecture department in Rochester, NY Our team of talented and creative architects work closely as trusted partners with our clients throughout the design process to realize a jointly conceived vision. We offer a full range of services from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design and construction inspection for both full build-out, renovations and adaptive reuse projects. Our markets include commercial development, warehousing, pre-K-12 and higher education, science and technology, municipal and public works agencies, offices and corporate facilities, and retail and food. Our in-house team of architects, interior designers, engineers, and planners skillfully balance design constraints with the clientsu2019 needs and desired outcome. This creates collaborative, dynamic and timeless designs. Our professionals also provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design, programming, corporate branding, standards integration, workstation specification, facilities and construction management support, energy solutions, and LEED certification. We take pride in delivering results that are innovative, sustainable and award winning. Responsibilities + Reviews and manages operations of Architecture to ensure the quality of the technical products. + Establishes effective long-range objectives, goals, and plans for Architecture discipline in Rochester, NY. + Provides technical and management leadership to designers, drafters, and project managers. + Develops marketing program in conjunction with Architecture discipline goals. + Advises and assists professionals in other groups when expert knowledge and expertise is required. + Manages activities so an adequate profit is earned on all projects. + Reviews monthly productivity and labor hour utilization-rates, reports and adjusts as needed. + Assigns projects to staff and schedules work. + Conduct Employee Performance Evaluations in accordance with company policy. Qualifications + Bachelors Degree in Architecture or related field required. + Masters Degree in Architecture or related field preferred. + 10+ years of experience in Architecture, particularly supporting Building Engineering Services. + Professional Licensure in New York State required. + Prior experience supporting government and institutional projects preferred. + Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and efficiently, planning, organizing, and managing procedures, protocols, and/or staff to achieve desired outcomes for projects and programs. + Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. Compensation: $132,000 to $165,000 per year (depending on qualifications) What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. Thatu2019s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Womenu2019s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.