Architectural Project Manager

Archinect; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archinect in Morristown, NJ, seeks an experienced architect to manage all project phases, coordinate with designers, consultants, and clients, and mentor junior staff. The role requires a NAAB‑accredited degree, licensure path, and strong Revit/AutoCAD skills.

Responsibilities include leading production teams, ensuring code compliance, and driving projects from schematic design to construction administration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of full-time post-graduation experience in commercial or educational facilities.
• NAAB-accredited degree required; licensure path encouraged.
• Proficient with CD set production in Revit and AutoCAD Architecture; Adobe suite.
• Strong QA/QC review of contract documents and knowledge of codes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the project, from initiation through construction administration.
• Coordinate project scope with designer, consultants, and client.
• Lead production team during construction documents for contract completion.
• Coordinate with consultants and engineers during CD and administration phases.
• Lead meetings with clients and consultants; ensure schedule and budget alignment.
• Review drawings for precision, codes, scope, and design intent.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Time management

QA/QC

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Architecture license is a plus

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Architecture

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

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.