Project Manager- Institutional Studio

Beyer Blinder Belle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development subsidies

Wellness programs

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) is hiring an enthusiastic Project Manager to join its Cultural, Institutional, and Higher Education studio in our NYC office. You will work locally with a broad and diverse group of professionals at all stages of career development, and collaborate virtually with BBB design professionals in the Boston, Miami, and Washington, DC, offices.

The ideal candidate will shepherd large institutional projects, provide clear analysis and presentation skills, and manage teams at

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managing projects for existing and historic buildings with cultural, institutional, and higher education clients.
• Architecture degree required; strong design sense and technical grounding.
• Proficient in presentation, contract documentation, management, and communication software.
• Working proficiency in Revit.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client liaison, manage project schedule, budgets, contracts, and invoicing.
• Prepare presentations and present the project to clients, commissions, boards, etc.
• Coordinate with project architects and designers to establish design decision timeframes.
• Estimate fees, determine scope of services, and prepare proposals and contracts for multiple projects.
• Manage project staffing to ensure resources align with team strengths.

Skills

Presentation software

Contract documentation

Management software

Communication software

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

BBB is hiring an enthusiastic Project Manager to join its Cultural, Institutional, and Higher Education studio in our NYC office. In addition to working locally with a broad and diverse group of professionals at all stages of career development, new hires will collaborate virtually with BBB design professionals in the Boston, Miami, and Washington, DC, offices. All BBB employees, including new hires, can participate in staff initiatives that advance professional skills, connect staff outside the realm of project work, and promote values of environmental and social well-being.

I. Role

Our ideal candidate is excited to work on complex projects on high-profile historic and existing buildings and with major cultural and higher education clients in the NYC area and New England. We are looking for someone who can shepherd large institutional clients through complex decision-making processes with clear analysis and presentation skills, brings a strong design sense with technical grounding, actively seeks to develop innovative concepts, and manages teams at the highest level to work collaboratively.

II. Responsibilities

• Served as the primary client liaison to bring the project to successful completion, including managing the project schedule, budgets, contracts, and invoicing.
• Prepare presentations and present the project to the client, commissions, boards, etc.
• Work with project architects and designers to establish a timeframe for design decisions.
• Estimate fees, determine the scope of services, and prepare proposals and contracts on multiple projects and/or a large, complex project.
• Manage project staffing: Ensure the design team has adequate resources to complete their tasks and effectively delegate assignments to ensure an equitable balance of work suited to each team member’s core strengths.

III. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• 10+ years of managing projects for existing and historic buildings with cultural, institutional, and higher education clients.
• Degree in Architecture.
• Proficient in presentation, contract documentation, management, and Communication software.
• Working proficiency in Revit.
• Demonstrated experience presenting projects to stakeholder groups.
• Fluent in technical aspects of the project. Understands and can predict workflow best to assign appropriate resources for each phase of the project.

Compensation

BBB offers fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000, with variations depending on experience, education, achievements, and business needs. Employees may also receive an annual performance-based bonus and salary increase.

Benefits

BBB is committed to supporting your well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with a no-premium option)
• Financial: 401(k) plan (pre-tax/ and or Roth), pre-tax healthcare and dependent care savings plans, commuter transit/parking programs, and life/disability insurance.
• Paid Time: PTO, holidays, and paid volunteer opportunities.
• Professional Development: Subsidies for ARE exam fees, AIA membership dues, and other professional expenses.
• Wellness: Fitness Discounts, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Culture: Mentorship programs and employee resource groups.

As an equal-opportunity employer, BBB is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected.

In line with our commitment to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, we want to ensure that the interview process is accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to facilitate your participation in the interview, please email [e-mail] to discuss any accommodations or support you may require. Your request will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and respect. We appreciate your interest in pursuing a career with Beyer Blinder Belle.