Lead Architectural Project Manager – Sustainability

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in New York seeks an experienced Architecture Project Leader to drive design excellence, sustainability and client value. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with SOM Partners, and ensure projects meet schedule, budget and quality targets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, governance, and risk management, with a focus on sustainable design and high-impact projects across the firm.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture; licensure required; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Understanding of sustainable strategies and green building rating systems.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage schedule, budget and program.
• Familiarity with AIA contracts and sub-consultants management.
• Strong verbal and written communication; proficiency in MS Office, Smartsheets, Google Workspace, Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Leads Architectural Project Team with SOM Partners to achieve design, technical and financial success.
• Prepares and negotiates client agreements and ensures proper authorization by phase.
• Manages project goals: budget, deliverables and schedule with senior team input.
• Oversees project accounting, billing, collections and profitability analysis.
• Participates in project design discussions and decision making.
• Chairs weekly meetings and maintains project records and communications.
• Manages owner/client relationships to enable effective collaboration.
• Leads new business and marketing responses and maintains firm relationships.
• Develops and monitors project schedule and work plan.
• Tracks scope for contract compliance and potential additional services.
• Engages in project risk management with partners and legal group.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensed in state of practice; LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheets

Google Workspace

Adobe Suite

Deltek Vision

Salesforce

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in New York seeks an experienced Architecture Project Leader to drive design excellence, sustainability and client value. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with SOM Partners, and ensure projects meet schedule, budget and quality targets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, governance, and risk management, with a focus on sustainable design and high-impact projects across the firm.