Project Manager - Architecture; Hybrid

Position: Project Manager - Architecture (Hybrid)
The CompanySYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context

Position Overview The Architectural Project Manager leads the delivery of architectural work for transit and infrastructure-related buildings such as maintenance facilities, stations, and support structures. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as a key client-facing leader. The successful candidate will bring strong technical architectural expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with urgency, accountability, and consistency of standards.

Missions/Main Duties Project Management & Delivery Lead architectural design and documentation from planning through construction

Develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency

Anticipate challenges, establish priorities, and respond with urgency

Support proposal preparation, scopes, and fee development

Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary architectural point of contact for clients and project partners

Lead meetings, present design solutions, and communicate decisions effectively

Coordinate closely with internal disciplines and external consultants

Design Excellence & Technical Oversight Champion high-quality design and technically sound documentation

Ensure compliance with codes, accessibility, safety, agency standards, and best practices

Lead internal reviews to ensure alignment, coordination, and design integrity

Provide construction-phase support, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and punch lists

Leadership & Team Development Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to project teams

Promote disciplined project execution, accountability, and continuous improvement

Help cultivate a culture of quality, consistency, and professional excellence

Profile/Skills

Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects supported

Licensed Architect (RA) in NY or NJ (or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure)
Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible architectural experience

Demonstrated experience with transit, rail, or transportation facilities

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong knowledge of building codes, life-safety, accessibility, and technical design

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, maintain focus, and act with a sense of urgency

AutoCAD proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with K–12 and/or educational facilities

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