Project Manager

CSA Group, Architects and Engineers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group, Architects and Engineers in New York is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead complex architectural and engineering projects. You will oversee scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinating consulting architects and engineers to deliver client-focused solutions.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and an integrative view of multi-disciplinary projects within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years in architectural, engineering and/or project management environments.
• 3–5 years design and drafting coordination on corporate, commercial and industrial NY projects.
• PANYNJ project experience preferred.
• Excellent space programming and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project scopes, deliverables and financials.
• Coordinate a team of consulting architects and engineers through project studies.
• Lead client meetings, prepare notes and meeting minutes.
• Communicate project scope clearly with internal teams and clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

CSA provides the ideal place for you to develop or start your career in a fast-paced, diverse environment. At CSA Group, one of our guiding principles is to treat people with respect, and we appreciate diversity in their backgrounds, experiences and opinions.

Our Success

For more than 65 years, CSA Group has contributed to developing stronger, more resilient facility and infrastructure solutions. Our experience brings plenty of opportunities for you to expand your skill set, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Social Commitments

One of CSA Group’s most important Guiding Principles is our commitment to contribute to the industries we serve and the communities we live in. This translates into active involvement in a variety of activities and organizations, which provide many opportunities for education and growth for our employees.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Multi-task and be able to work on a variety of projects with varying deadlines in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet client’s changing needs and requirements
• Effectively apply established methodologies and enforce project standards
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of project scopes, deliverables and project financials
• Present and articulate coordination and management/ ideas rationale clearly and concisely
• Monitor and prepare reviews and maintain quality assurance procedures
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, formatted and stored appropriately
• Track and report consulting team’s hours and expenditures on a weekly basis
• Minimize our exposure and risk on project
• Understand and communicate project scope. Effectively communicate with team and client for out of scope items
• Manage and coordinate a team of consulting architects and engineers through Real Estate Property due diligence assessment studies
• Arrange, coordinate and facilitate site visits
• Coordinate space verification and programming requirements with stakeholders
• Review deliverables prepared by consultants before presenting to clients
• Experience in running and controlling Client meetings
• Produce and organize notes from client and team meetings to produce effective meeting minutes
• Cross selling between CSA disciplines and client interaction to develop task assignments under On-call contracts.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture field.
• 5 years of experience in project work in an architectural, engineering and/or project management environment
• Candidate must have minimum 3-5 years design and drafting coordination experience on corporate, commercial and industrial design projects in the New York region
• PANYNJ Project Experience Preferred.
• Must have excellent space programming and Analysis skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills both oral and written
• Sound technical skills
• Attention to detail and be number oriented
• Like to seize opportunity – take initiative and be a proactive problem-solver
• Must be able to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines
• Eagerness to learn and possess the ability to take direction are key
• Integrative view of projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Customer satisfaction oriented
• Understand and accept that feedback is part of the process when working with clients and consultants through revisions
• Curiosity and interest in continuous learning in AI and comfort experimenting and iterating quickly; uses data to validate ideas and measure impact.
• Commitment to ethical and responsible AI adoption, including privacy-by-design and safe use of tools.