Posted: 30-Jan-26
Location: Valdosta, GA
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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About Us
IPG, Incorporated: Architects & Planners has proudly served clients for over 50 years from our office in Valdosta, Georgia. We specialize in the design of facilities for Federal, State, County, and Municipal agencies, as well as private sector clients. Our diverse project portfolio includes K–12 schools, colleges and universities, health and recreational facilities, libraries, offices, medical facilities, military installations, correctional facilities, master planning, and facility programming. IPG has completed projects in 35 states, Central America, and Puerto Rico.
IPG fosters a collaborative, open-office environment that values teamwork and input from every member of the firm. We are committed to supporting a positive quality of life and place strong value on family, regularly bringing employees and their families together for day-long excursions and small social gatherings.
Position Summary
IPG is currently seeking a highly motivated Architect / Project Manager. Primary responsibilities include drafting and design through full project management and construction administration, with close interaction with clients and the A/E team. Additional responsibilities will be based on the candidate’s education, skills, and experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a professional demeanor, strong organizational skills, and exceptional proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. This position requires a self-starter who is a team player and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Benefits
IPG offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous paid time off, health insurance, matching retirement plan (up to 3%), and continuing education / professional development support.
Why IPG?
IPG is a small firm, which means this position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of project types and to be involved in every phase of each project—from early planning and design through construction administration. Team members are not siloed; instead, they gain hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and direct client interaction that supports professional growth and long-term career development.
While IPG is based in Valdosta, our work extends far beyond the local area. We design projects across the country which allows our team to work on impactful, diverse projects while enjoying the benefits of a smaller community and lifestyle.
Our office is conveniently located approximately 20 miles north of the Georgia/Florida state line, just off I-75. Valdosta offers an excellent quality of life with easy access to surrounding destinations—2 hours from the beach, 1.5 hours from Tallahassee, 2 hours from Jacksonville, and 3 hours from Atlanta’s airport.
Valdosta and Lowndes County provide a vibrant community with diverse amenities, including Wild Adventures Theme Park, award-winning Georgia Beer Company (designed by IPG), higher-education institutions, and Moody Air Force Base. The area offers a wide range of public, charter, private, and independent schools, along with annual events such as the Azalea City Festival and the Honeybee Festival in nearby Hahira. Residents also enjoy farmers markets, you-pick farms, and a strong sense of community.
Valdosta is a great place to work—and an even better place to live.
Learn more at visitvaldosta.org
How to Apply? Please send your cover page, resume, and portfolio to mail@ipgarchitects.com
The requirements and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; licensure preferred.
- 3+ years of architectural project management experience.
- 3+ years of experience providing architectural services ranging from initial planning through construction administration.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects at a time.
- Extensive knowledge of building systems, materials, and construction methods.
- Preparation of designs, sketches, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
- Ability to write and edit specifications and have experience with codes, agencies, and industry standards.
- Able to attend site visits when necessary.
- Must be self-motivated, dependable, detail oriented, highly organized, and efficient with time.
- Ability to collaborate with others and communicate clearly in writing.
- Willing and able to work full time on site in our office in Valdosta, GA. (this is not a remote or hybrid position)
Skills: Required: AutoCAD, Revit, and Office 365