Licensed Senior Project Architect & Client Lead (Hybrid)

BBLM Architects; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

FSAs

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

EAP

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Contribution

Licensure Support

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

CosciaMoos seeks an experienced, licensed architect to serve as Project Manager across multifamily, hospitality, laboratory, and commercial work. This senior role requires self-direction, strong project management capability, architectural judgment, design sensibility, and creative problem-solving.

You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, monitor schedules and budgets, and contribute to feasibility studies and early design while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (5 year) or Master of Architecture degree.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (required).
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years demonstrated project management responsibility.
• Experience across multiple project types.
• Demonstrated architectural design capabilities and the ability to contribute meaningfully to feasibility studies, conceptual design, and early project planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate design alternatives in the context of client objectives, budgets, and project constraints.
• Authorized to work in the United States (required).
• Familiarity with project management software (Advantage, Ajera, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the financial and economic fundamentals of the architecture profession.
• Understanding typical contract terms; experience drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across all phases.
• Serve as primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication.
• Lead and coordinate internal project teams, subconsultants, and contractors.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans; address issues proactively.
• Engage quality control across deliverables at all project phases.
• Participate in business development including proposals, client presentations, and fee negotiation.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative office culture.
• Navigate building codes, zoning regulations, and agency approvals with the team.
• Lead feasibility studies and evaluate existing buildings, sites, and development options.
• Contribute to programming, conceptual design, and space planning in early design stages.
• Develop creative, practical solutions balancing client objectives, economics, and compliance.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Project Management

Architectural Design

Feasibility Studies

Communication Skills

Budgeting & Scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

Advantage

Ajera

Revit

Job description

CosciaMoos seeks an experienced, licensed architect to serve as Project Manager across multifamily, hospitality, laboratory, and commercial work. This senior role requires self-direction, strong project management capability, architectural judgment, design sensibility, and creative problem-solving.

You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, monitor schedules and budgets, and contribute to feasibility studies and early design while mentoring staff.