Registered Architect Project Manager

Huitt-Zollars Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Huitt-Zollars Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Registered Architect Project Manager to lead design across project phases, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with codes and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have institutional project experience and a strong command of REVIT and Adobe Suite. This full-time role requires a Licensed Architect with 5–10 years of experience, and offers opportunities to coordinate design teams and drive project success in a collaborative office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Registered Licensed Architect in NM or reciprocity.
• 5–10 years of professional experience as an Architect.
• Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite; working knowledge of SketchUp, IBC, IEBC, and ADA.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for the office and collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to produce design documents.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all project aspects with high technical complexity.
• Supervise project team work with the PM and project designer.
• Ensure development meets schedule, budget, codes, and quality requirements.
• Assist with proposals and client presentations for new projects.
• Collaborate to solve problems with creative design solutions.

Skills

REVIT

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Project leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

Job description

Registered Architect Project Manager (2)

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Registered Architect Project Manager at our Albuquerque, New Mexico office. This role assists the design teams through all project phases including business and client development, programming, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have worked in Institutional markets.

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration: Registered Architect

Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required

Duties:

• Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Supervise project team's work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer.
• Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.
• Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues.
• Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.
• Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
• Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Role Competencies:

• Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
• Organizing Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
• Sharing Information: Conveying up‑to‑date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
• Builds Relationships: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture required.
• Registered Licensed Architect required (New Mexico, or ability to obtain reciprocity).
• Minimum 5‑10 years in the profession as an Architect.
• Demonstrated building construction technical experience.
• Have worked in Institutional markets.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp, IBC, IEBC, and ADA.
• K‑12 or public‑sector project experience preferred.
• Familiarity with New Mexico agencies and requirements (PSFA a plus).
• Experience with CMAR or Design‑Build delivery method preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams.
• Ability to interact with owners and user groups.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer‑Paid Short‑ & Long‑Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt‑Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt‑Zollars does not sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt‑Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.