Project Manager – Architecture

Jersey Digs; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Development and Russo Property Management seeks an experienced Project Manager – Architecture to lead design coordination for large-scale mixed-use and data-center projects in northern New Jersey.

The role will manage internal design teams and external consultants, ensuring design quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with Building, Accessibility, and Energy Codes. Based in Carlstadt, NJ, you will support fast-paced construction programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process for mix-used or industrial/data center warehousing projects.
• Oversee the design process including management of external consultants (architectural, MEP, structural, interior designer and landscape architects).
• Review and coordinate drawings, including keeping design schedule on track.
• Develop conceptual building designs using SketchUp modeling for owner approval.
• Collaborate with design team on site planning and site design.
• Understand Code Standards including International Building Code, Accessibility Codes and Energy Code.
• Assist construction team with problem solving, value engineering and submittals.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary

110k-140k BOE