Architectural Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) & Roth

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Rochester, NY seeks an Architectural Project Manager to lead design teams on diverse projects including commercial, education, and municipal work. You will supervise activities, coordinate design documents, and act as client liaison throughout the process.

Requirements include 8+ years in architecture, NY licensure, and strong Revit/AutoCAD/BIM skills; LEED preferred. Travel to client sites and conferences may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed NY architect with 8+ years of experience.
• Ability to lead and mentor project teams.
• Strong client liaison and design coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, supervise, and coordinate project activities.
• Serve as Project Architect and AOR on most projects.
• Ensure project success and client design liaison for docs.
• Collaborate with other offices and staff as needed.

Skills

Client facing communication

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Architecture

Architecture Licensure (NY)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Architectural Project Manager to join our team in Rochester, NY.

Our team of talented and creative architects work closely as trusted partners with our clients throughout the design process to realize a jointly conceived vision. We offer a full range of services from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design and construction inspection for both full build-out, renovations and adaptive reuse projects. Our markets include commercial development, warehousing, pre K-12 & higher education, science & technology, municipal & public works agencies, offices & corporate facilities, and retail & food.

Our in-house team of architects, interior designers, engineers, and planners skillfully balance design constraints with the clients’ needs and desired outcome. This creates collaborative, dynamic and timeless designs. Our professionals also provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design; programming, corporate branding, standards integration, workstation specification, facilities and construction management support, energy solutions, and LEED certification. We take pride in delivering results that are innovative, sustainable and award winning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading, overseeing, supervising, and coordinating project activities.
• Assist with the growth and development of Colliers Engineering & Design's architectural presence in the Lower Hudson, Mid Hudson, and Capital Region.
• Fulfill the role of Project Architect and AOR on most projects; pending the size/complexity of projects a separate project architect may be assigned.
• Ensure the success of the projects under their management.
• Serve as the primary design liaison to the client and oversight of construction documents.
• May assign tasks to and oversee the work of design/production staff.
• Work and collaborate with other offices.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior-level architect with 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status.
• Architecture Licensure (NY) Required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Willingness to mentor team members on technical and professional skills.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Versed in developing qualifications and fee proposals.
• Experience with or strong interest in business development and interview activities.
• Project management experience preferred in planning and executing design/construction projects.
• Willing to travel on occasion to client sites and meetings, and conferences.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $104,000 to $135,500 (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.