Project Manager

AIANYS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Up Studio is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple architecture, interior, and design projects from planning through completion. This role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to design intent.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in project management/architecture, 4+ years in wood-framed residential construction, and proficiency in Archicad or Revit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a role as Project Architect / Project Manager or similar.
• 4+ years of experience in wood-framed residential construction.
• 4+ years of experience using Archicad or Revit full time.
• Strong ability to communicate and delegate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team, clients, and consultants.
• Organize and prioritize multiple projects.
• Oversee DOB requirements and coordination.
• Take over sets at end of SD and execute to completion.
• Mentor junior designers.
• Maintain project timelines and deadlines.
• Ensure design intent and client needs are met across the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets with support of Project Leader.
• Review structural drawings and shop drawings.
• Conduct site visits during CA phase; most projects within 3 hours of NYC.

Skills

Communication

Delegation

Detail-oriented

Project coordination

Tools

Archicad

Revit

Job description

Who We Are:

The Up Studio is an award-winning studio that strives to bring joy to people’s lives through concept-driven architecture, interior, and brand design. Our projects are customized to our clients’ needs, site specific, and rooted in a thoughtful design strategy.

With appreciation for each team members’ diverse talents, we strongly value a healthy live/work balance for all team members that results in a manageable workweek, which defies the industry standards. Additionally, we encourage and empower all staff to continue to explore innovative approaches to design, building science, and sustainability.

We are committed to the idea that architecture and design are not just beautiful—there is a guiding narrative to how that beauty unfolds and is utilized. This is what we believe can truly enhance people’s lives.

Role & Responsibilities:

Project Managers are responsible for managing multiple projects in different phases simultaneously. This role is fundamental to the planning, coordinating & execution of our projects. The typical day-to-day responsibilities for our Project Managers include:

• Coordinating with our team, clients, and consultants
• Organizing & prioritizing multiple projects at once
• Overseeing DOB requirements and coordination
• Taking over sets at the end of SD and executing them through completion
• Delegating to & mentoring junior designers
• Keeping project timelines on track & managing deadlines
• Ensuring design intent, client needs & requests are met throughout the life of the project
• Managing project budgets (with the support of our Project Leader)
• Reviewing structural drawings & shop drawing reviews
• Site visits during the CA phase (Majority of projects are currently within 3 hours of NYC)

• 5+ years of experience in a role as Project Architect / Project Manager / Similar
• 4+ of those years spent in wood framed residential construction
• 4+ years of experience working in Archicad or Revit full time
• Strong ability to communicate & delegate effectively and respectfully
• Maintain a positive attitude and can remain calm under pressure
• Highly detail-oriented and meticulous when reviewing shop drawings and redlining sets
• Ability to work from our Long Island City studio 3 days/wk (minimum)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Highly Desired:

• Archicad experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong previous relationships with vendors, trades and consultants