Architecture - Project Manager

Project Manager

Location:

New York, NY 10001 – Full Time – Salary $85,000.00 – $

The Project Manager leads architectural projects from initial client engagement through closeout, ensuring design quality, financial performance, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.

• Serve as project manager responsible for overall delivery, execution, and performance.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and staffing.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish execution plans.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Serve as primary client contact throughout project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, developers, and stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and design reviews.
• Communicate progress, schedule, scope changes, and budget implications.
• Manage client expectations and address concerns proactively.
• Support business development in proposals and client presentations.

• Lead development and execution of design concepts aligned with project goals.
• Ensure design solutions meet functional, aesthetic, budget, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide design direction and technical guidance to the team.
• Review drawings and models for design intent accuracy.
• Collaborate with interior designers, planners, and technical specialists.

• Oversee preparation and coordination of architectural drawings and construction documents.
• Ensure documents are complete, coordinated, and compliant with codes and regulations.
• Review technical accuracy, constructability, and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to drafting and documentation standards.
• Facilitate QA/QC reviews internally and externally.

• Select, coordinate, and manage external consultants (structural, MEP, civil, landscape, code, specialty).
• Ensure consultant work is integrated with architectural design.
• Review deliverables for consistency and alignment.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and resolve discipline conflicts.

• Develop and manage budgets and staffing plans.
• Monitor financial performance, labor utilization, and profitability.
• Review and approve timesheets and labor allocations.
• Track costs and identify variances.
• Prepare and review client invoices with accounting.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections.
• Manage scope changes and prepare proposals for additional services.

• Oversee shop drawings, submittals, samples, RFIs, and supplemental instructions.
• Conduct site visits and field observations.
• Assist in resolving construction issues and coordinating with contractors.
• Support project closeout including punch lists and final documentation.

• Coordinate with local jurisdictions and agencies for approvals and permits.
• Ensure compliance with codes, zoning, life safety, and accessibility.
• Address plan review comments and revise documents.

• Facilitate effective communication among team and leadership.
• Coordinate schedules, staffing, and resources.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, standards, and procedures.

• Advanced knowledge of architectural design, detailing, and construction methods.
• Strong understanding of building systems, materials, and construction processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents and specifications.
• Thorough understanding of applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility requirements.
• Ability to review and coordinate complex technical drawings.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Ability to anticipate project challenges and implement effective solutions.
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