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Role Description

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

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

Requirements

• Experience with K–12 and/or educational facilities
• Experience with Public Housing projects
• Experience working with public agencies or institutional clients
• Proficiency with Revit
• Experience working in a BIM environment
• Familiarity with alternative delivery models (Design-Build, CM/GC, etc.)
• LEED accreditation or other sustainability credentials

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career