Architectural Project Manager

Architectural Project Manager Employer:

Morristown, NJ, US Location:

Thu, May 14 '26 Posted on:

Full-time Type:

Full responsibility for managing and coordinating all aspects of various sized projects through all phases of the work. Performs project management duties and drives the team's success at every level. Responsible for the coordination of all project scope, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective results. Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budget, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction. Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and oversee/mentor project teams that include Junior Architects and Designers. Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage, with oversight from Senior Project Managers, all phases of the project. Including project initiation, surveying, construction document drawings, and construction administration.
• Translate projects from schematic design into construction documents; coordinating the full project scope with the designer, consultants and client.
• Leading a production team during construction documents phase for completion of contract documents.
• Able to coordinate with consultants and engineers throughout construction document and administration phases.
• Serves as a client liaison to bring the project schedule, budget and scope to satisfactory completion.
• Able to work well and collaborate, with a team as well as work independently with a self-driven work ethic.
• Lead meetings and presentations with clients, and consultants.
• Review drawings for precision and accuracy, including building codes, scope of work, and design intent.
• Selection, specification, and coordination of equipment and finishes.
• Lead architectural construction administration; RFIs, submittals, on-site construction visits, accurately recording construction progression, Contractor interfacing, and project punch lists.

Qualifications Include:

• 10-15 years of full-time relevant post-graduation experience.
• A Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture from a NAAB accredited institution. On the path to licensure. Architecture License is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial architecture and construction techniques, primarily ground-up construction including Educational and Healthcare Facilities.
• Ability to perform QA/QC review of contract documents.
• Working knowledge of AIA contracts and bid management/negotiation procedures.
• Proficient with CD set production in Revit and in AutoCAD Architecture.
• Working knowledge of Adobe suite, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Comprehensive understanding of National Building Codes (IBC), Life Safety, Accessibility Guidelines.

Familiarity with various NFPA standards (i.e.

NFPA 13/70/80/101

), and other trade-based standards (TCNA, AWI, etc).

• Problem solving skills, resolving issues that arise while keeping in mind client's needs, budget, scope and contract.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. Has the ability to provide a mentoring role for junior architects/designers.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Driver's license, personal vehicle, and the ability to commute to Hoboken and Morristown is required.

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