Architectural Project Leader | Ownership & Hybrid Work

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Multiple NY office collaboration

Job summary

C&S Companies is seeking an Architectural Project Manager in Rochester to lead projects from programming through construction, owning outcomes and guiding design decisions while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes client relationships, budget and schedule management, and ensuring design intent meets complex requirements across municipal, commercial, and education sectors. Hybrid work offered with multiple NY offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 8+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong architectural design and project management experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept through construction.
• 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.
• Ability to take ownership, make decisions, and lead collaboratively.
• Experience in municipal, commercial, higher education, healthcare, or similar project types is a plus.

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

Project management

Architectural design

Client relations

Budget management

Scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Decision making

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Job description

C&S Companies is seeking an Architectural Project Manager in Rochester to lead projects from programming through construction, owning outcomes and guiding design decisions while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes client relationships, budget and schedule management, and ensuring design intent meets complex requirements across municipal, commercial, and education sectors. Hybrid work offered with multiple NY offices.