Architectural Project Manager | Restoration, Building Envelope & Design

LVI Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Project Managing Architect in New Jersey to lead multifamily and affordable housing projects from design through construction, coordinating clients, consultants, budgets and schedules. The role emphasizes client-facing leadership and collaboration within a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of architectural experience, strong knowledge of codes and permitting, and proficiency with Revit (AutoCAD a plus).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural experience in multifamily, affordable housing or residential projects.
• Experience managing projects from concept through construction administration.
• Experience coordinating external consultants and construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning and permitting processes.
• Confident client-facing communication and project leadership.
• Ability to mentor and manage junior architectural staff.
• Proficiency with Revit; AutoCAD experience beneficial.
• Licensure preferred but not essential for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial design and documentation through approvals and construction.
• Manage clients, consultants, project teams, budgets and schedules.
• Oversee construction documents and coordinate external consultants.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Mentoring junior staff

Team coordination

Construction administration

Communication with stakeholders

Leadership

Education

Architectural licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

I'm working confidentially with a well-established architecture firm in NJ that specializes in multifamily, affordable housing, mixed-use and residential developments across New Jersey.

They're looking for an experienced Project Managing Architect who can lead projects from initial design and documentation through approvals and construction, while managing clients, consultants, project teams, budgets and schedules.

What they're looking for:

• 8+ years of architectural experience
• Strong multifamily, affordable housing, mixed-use or residential project experience
• Ability to manage projects from concept through construction administration
• Experience overseeing construction documents and coordinating external consultants
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning requirements and permitting processes
• Confident client-facing communication and project leadership skills
• Ability to mentor and manage junior architectural staff
• Proficiency with Revit; AutoCAD experience is beneficial
• Architectural licensure is preferred, but not essential for the right candidate

Why consider it:

• Established pipeline of multifamily and affordable housing projects
• Opportunity to lead high-profile developments across New Jersey
• Significant client exposure and ownership over project delivery
• Clear opportunity to progress within the firm
• Collaborative, close-knit working environment
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Competitive salary based on experience and level of project responsibility