Architectural Project Manager - Hybrid, Employee-Owned

DLR Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Project Manager in New York to oversee one or more projects from inception through completion, coordinating with external consultants and internal teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and fees are met. You’ll maintain design excellence and financial performance while mentoring staff.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we value ownership, collaboration, and sustainable design. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a fast-paced design environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design.
• Professional licensure preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager.
• Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO, and Microsoft Suite (including Project).
• High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software.
• Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes.
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Responsibilities

• Support business development by participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes
• Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing agreements with both clients and consultants
• Ensure accurate input and updates of client and project information into project management systems
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and adjust as needed
• Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule
• Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and ensure submittals meet quality standards
• Communicate project status reports, identify necessary adjustments, and propose solutions for client-directed changes
• Provide leadership, performance feedback, and contribute to recruitment of project team members
• Establish clear communication with clients to ensure project progress and timely decisions are made
• Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with quality standards and integrate design expertise into all project phases

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Interior Design

Tools

Vantagepoint

Planifi

INDEPRO

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

DLR Group is seeking a Project Manager in New York to oversee one or more projects from inception through completion, coordinating with external consultants and internal teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and fees are met. You’ll maintain design excellence and financial performance while mentoring staff.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we value ownership, collaboration, and sustainable design. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a fast-paced design environment.