Hybrid Senior Architectural Project Manager: Lead & Deliver

Cscos; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead projects from programming through closeout. You’ll guide design, construction, and client interactions while balancing scope, budget, and schedule.

A strong leadership presence and design judgment are essential to deliver high‑quality outcomes. The role emphasizes ownership, mentoring, and collaboration across municipal, commercial, higher education, and healthcare contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 8+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept through construction.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, teams, and consultants.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to take ownership, make decisions, and lead collaboratively.
• Experience in municipal, commercial, higher education, healthcare, or similar project types is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and quality.
• Serve as a trusted, primary point of contact for clients.
• Guide projects through design, documentation, bidding, and construction.
• Protect design intent while balancing budget, schedule, constructability, and owner priorities.
• Lead project planning, communication, and decision‑making.
• Review design and technical documentation for quality and completeness.
• Participate in programming, feasibility studies, proposals, and business development.
• Mentor and support architects and designers while helping build stronger project teams.

Skills

Architectural design and project mgmt

Client relationships

Budgets and scheduling

Team coordination

Design documentation

Codes and regulations

Ownership and decision-making

Experience with municipal/commercial/H

Education

Bachelor’s or professional degree in Architecture

Job description

C&S Companies is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead projects from programming through closeout. You’ll guide design, construction, and client interactions while balancing scope, budget, and schedule.

A strong leadership presence and design judgment are essential to deliver high‑quality outcomes. The role emphasizes ownership, mentoring, and collaboration across municipal, commercial, higher education, and healthcare contexts.