Architectural Project Manager - Hospitality

Workshop/APD Architecture, D.P.C; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Generous time-off policies

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Stocked office pantry

Regular company events

Job summary

A leading architecture and design firm in New York is seeking a motivated architectural professional to manage high-end hospitality projects. Responsibilities include overseeing projects from planning through construction, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the architecture or interior design industry, excellent communication skills, and a Professional Degree in architecture. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a salary range of $100,000 to $135,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in high-end residential or hospitality design.
• Willingness to travel periodically for projects outside the New York area.
• Exceptional knowledge of design development, construction documentation and technical detailing.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-end hospitality projects from early planning through construction administration.
• Engage with high-profile clients and maintain communication on project progress.
• Mentor and guide junior staff on the design process.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional Degree (B. Arch or M. Arch)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About Workshop/APD

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site‑specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, and product designers leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated architectural professional that enjoys leading teams, managing projects from early planning through construction administration for hospitality projects. In this role, you will lead multiple projects through all phases of design and construction, ensuring quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate is proactive, autonomous, with a strong design judgement and values collaboration, leadership, mentorship and client relationships.

What you'll do

• Manage high‑end hospitality projects with demonstrated experience across all phases
• Monitor the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration and guiding junior staff while maintaining design intent
• Demonstrate confidence in engaging with high‑profile clients, consultants, and contractors across all stages of project development and maintaining active communication on project progress
• Collaborate in PM meetings to ensure reports and action items are handled timely and proactively
• Develop project schedules to structure timelines and deliverables efficiently meet project milestones.

• Maintain ownership and accountability for overall project success
• Translates design ideas into detailed models and high‑quality renderings.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering growth and skill development

Qualifications

• Professional Degree (B. Arch or M. Arch)
• 7+ years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in high‑end residential or hospitality design
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel periodically for projects outside the New York area
• Exceptional knowledge of design development, construction documentation and technical detailing
• Ability to work in a collaborative, design focused open environment
• Experience in training and guiding junior staff on the design process

Life at Workshop/APD

At Workshop/APD, we believe great design begins with great people. Our studio is a collaborative, supportive community where architects and designers can do their best work while enjoying a flexible hybrid schedule, generous time‑off policies, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer a 401(k) with profit sharing, a stocked office pantry, and regular company events that keep us connected and inspired. Our culture is rooted in growth: from structured mentorship and performance coaching to cross‑team design reviews and continued‑education opportunities, we invest deeply in every team member’s development. We’re committed to fostering creativity, community, and a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and excited to grow their careers.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 135,000 USD per year (New York)