Architectural Project Leader - Hybrid Work & Delivery

Cscos; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies is seeking an Architectural Project Manager in Rochester, NY to lead projects from programming to closeout. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact, ensuring design intent and quality.

The role emphasizes ownership, decisive leadership, and collaboration across office locations, with a 60/40 hybrid work structure. Relocation or travel may be considered based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required.
• 8+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong architectural design and project management experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept through construction.
• Comprehensive understanding of design and construction documentation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, teams, and consultants.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and quality.
• Serve as a trusted, primary point of contact for clients.
• Guide projects through design, documentation, bidding, and construction.
• Protect design intent while balancing budget, schedule, constructability, and owner priorities.
• Lead project planning, communication, and decision-making.
• Review design and technical documentation for quality and completeness.
• Participate in programming, feasibility studies, proposals, and business development.
• Mentor and support architects and designers while helping build stronger project teams.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Client relationships

Budget management

Scheduling

Construction docs

Leadership

Code/regulations knowledge

Communications

Ownership & decision making

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Job description

C&S Companies is seeking an Architectural Project Manager in Rochester, NY to lead projects from programming to closeout. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact, ensuring design intent and quality.

The role emphasizes ownership, decisive leadership, and collaboration across office locations, with a 60/40 hybrid work structure. Relocation or travel may be considered based on project needs.