Project Manager - Architecture

Russo-Developmen; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Development in Carlstadt, NJ, seeks a dedicated Project Manager - Architecture with strong coordination and design leadership. The role focuses on managing design processes for mixed-use and industrial projects, coordinating consultants, and driving site planning and elevations toward owner approval.

You will collaborate across teams, enforce code standards, and support construction with problem-solving and value engineering in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Architecture or related field.
• 7+ years of design and construction coordination for large multi-family mixed-use projects and industrial warehousing.
• Strong managerial and organizational skills.
• Proficient in SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to design elevation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process for mix-used or industrial/data center warehousing projects.
• Oversee external design consultants (architectural, MEP, structural, interior, landscape).
• Review and coordinate drawings and keep design schedule on track.
• Develop conceptual building designs using SketchUp for owner approval.
• Collaborate with design team on site planning and site design.
• Ensure compliance with building codes (IBC, Accessibility, Energy Code).
• Assist construction team with problem solving, value engineering, and submittals.

Skills

Project management

Site planning

Building design

3D modeling

Coordinate consultants

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Description

At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family-owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey.

Our team is guided by our core CARES values - Character, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service - which shape how we work, lead, and serve. In 2023, Russo Property Management was proud to be named the Top Management Company for Market Rate Apartments by the New Jersey Apartment Association.

If you’re passionate about quality, community, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager - Architecture to join our growing team. The Project Architect will work together with an in-house design team, on behalf of the developer, to manage the coordination of design consultants including architecture/MEP/structural/interior design and landscape architects.

The candidate chosen for this position will be based out of our corporate office in Carlstadt, NJ.

Position Responsibilities:

• Candidate will be responsible to manage the design process for mix-used or industrial/data center warehousing projects.
• Responsibilities include overseeing the design process including the management of external consultants (architectural, MEP, structural, interior designer and landscape architects.)
• Individual will be responsible for reviewing and coordination of drawings, including keeping design schedule on track.
• Individual must have strong building elevation design experience as they will be asked to assess and develop conceptual building designs using Sketch-up Modeling.
• Collaborate with design team members on site planning and site design.
• Strong understanding of Code Standards including International Building Code, Accessibility Codes and Energy Code.
• Ability to assisting construction team in problem solving, value engineering and submittals.

Requirements

• BS degree in Architecture or related field.
• 7+ years of experience, with a strong background in design and construction coordination for large multi-family mixed used projects and industrial warehousing.
• Must possess strong managerial and organization skills.
• Must be proficient in Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to design various building elevation concepts for owner’s approval.
• Demonstrated ability in Site Planning and Building Design.
• Must exhibit strong technical, verbal, and written skills.
• Must be organized and work well in a collaborate team environment.
• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong 3-D modeling/rendering skills is a plus.