Registered Architect Project Manager

American Institute of Architecture Students; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

MDLive Telehealth

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Two retirement plans: 401(k) and ESOP

Work for an Employee-Owned firm

Job summary

Huitt-Zollars seeks a Registered Architect Project Manager in Albuquerque, NM, to guide design teams through all project phases from programming to construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have institutional market experience and NM registration or reciprocity eligibility.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical design, and delivery within a client‑facing, employee‑owned firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required.
• Registered Architect license in NM or eligible for reciprocity.
• 5–10 years as an Architect in professional practice.
• Experience in Institutional markets.
• Proficiency in REVIT and Adobe Suite; knowledge of SketchUp, IBC, IEBC, and ADA.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with CMAR or Design-Build delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for the office and produce design documents as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with high technical complexity.
• Supervise project team’s work in coordination with the PM and project designer.
• Ensure development, documentation, and completion meet schedule, budget, and code requirements.
• Ensure contract terms compliance and review design for changes.
• Prepare action plans to resolve project issues and assist with contractor selection.
• Support market sector teams in proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide creative design solutions.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Proposal development

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Registered Architect license (NM or reciprocity)

Tools

REVIT

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

IBC

IEBC

ADA

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 meet 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.

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.

Project Manager (PM) Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:

• Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars’ mission and core values.
• Maintaining expected Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) on sum of all associated projects.
• Consistently upholds business processes including timely monthly A/R’s, invoicing, timekeeping, resource forecasting, percent completes, etc.
• Achieves personal sales goal.
• Achieves stated target personal utilization goal for PM.
• Understands, follows and ensures quality control measures and risk management measures are being applied and adhered to projects and daily operations.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 11 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

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
• Work for an Employee-Owned firm

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.