Architectural Project Manager

SYSTRA USA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA USA is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead architectural work for transit and infrastructure facilities such as maintenance buildings and stations. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as a key client-facing leader.

The successful candidate will bring strong architectural expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects with urgency and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects supported.
• Licensed Architect (RA) in NY or NJ (or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure).
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible architectural experience.
• Demonstrated experience with transit, rail, or transportation facilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life-safety, accessibility, and technical design.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, maintain focus, and act with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation from planning through construction.
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Anticipate challenges, establish priorities, and respond with urgency.
• Support proposal preparation, scopes, and fee development.
• Serve as the primary architectural point of contact for clients and project partners.
• Lead meetings, present design solutions, and communicate decisions effectively.
• Coordinate closely with internal disciplines and external consultants.
• Champion high-quality design and technically sound documentation.
• Ensure compliance with codes, accessibility, safety, agency standards, and best practices.
• Lead internal reviews to ensure alignment, coordination, and design integrity.
• Provide construction-phase support, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and punch lists.
• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to project teams.
• Promote disciplined project execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

US Citizenship

Licensed Architect (RA)

8+ years architectural experience

Transit/rail experience

Project management

Codes, life-safety, accessibility

Strong communication

Sense of urgency

Tools

Revit

BIM environment

Job description

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities.

Ranked 2nd overall in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context

Position Overview

The Architectural Project Manager leads the delivery of architectural work for transit and infrastructure-related buildings such as maintenance facilities, stations, and support structures. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as a key client-facing leader. The successful candidate will bring strong technical architectural expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with urgency, accountability, and consistency of standards.

Missions/Main Duties

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead architectural design and documentation from planning through construction
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency
• Anticipate challenges, establish priorities, and respond with urgency
• Support proposal preparation, scopes, and fee development

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary architectural point of contact for clients and project partners
• Lead meetings, present design solutions, and communicate decisions effectively
• Coordinate closely with internal disciplines and external consultants

Design Excellence & Technical Oversight

• Champion high-quality design and technically sound documentation
• Ensure compliance with codes, accessibility, safety, agency standards, and best practices
• Lead internal reviews to ensure alignment, coordination, and design integrity
• Provide construction-phase support, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and punch lists

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to project teams
• Promote disciplined project execution, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Help cultivate a culture of quality, consistency, and professional excellence

Profile/Skills

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects supported
• Licensed Architect (RA) in NY or NJ (or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure)
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible architectural experience
• Demonstrated experience with transit, rail, or transportation facilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life-safety, accessibility, and technical design
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, maintain focus, and act with a sense of urgency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with K-12 and/or educational facilities
• Experience with Public Housing projects
• Experience working with public agencies or institutional clients
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Experience working in a BIM environment
• Familiarity with alternative delivery models (Design-Build, CM/GC, etc.)
• LEED accreditation or other sustainability credentials

SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

Sponsorship assistance and relocation is not available for this position.

Salary Range: $117,500 - $135,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.