Senior Project Manager, Architecture

MILROSE CONSULTANTS LLC; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, S/L

Career development

Job summary

Surface Design Group, a Milrose Consultants company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple architecture projects in New York City, overseeing restoration, rehabilitation, and ground-up work from investigation through close-out. This on-site role requires strong coordination with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in architecture or façade restoration, a relevant degree, and deep knowledge of NYC codes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architecture, façade restoration, building envelope consulting, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading both existing building restoration/rehabilitation projects and ground-up new construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from investigation through construction administration and close-out.
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes and filing processes.
• Strong technical writing, client management, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale architectural projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and ground-up new construction projects from investigation through construction administration.
• Maintain client relationships and act as primary liaison for project communication and documentation.
• Consult across all project phases including investigation, design, budgeting, documentation, filing, construction administration, and close-out.
• Consult on roofing and sub-grade waterproofing portion of the project.
• Oversee the production of technical drawings and project documents, including but not limited to, facade system design and detailing, specifications, AutoCAD drawings.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project specifications and NYC building codes.
• Troubleshoot project-specific issues and implement timely solutions.
• Review shop and site inspection reports.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong writing

Client management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Eng

Related discipline degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Drafting software

Job description

Full-time Regular Arch Eng Project Mgm New York, NY, US

New York, NY | On-site | Full-Time

About Us

Shape the future of building envelopes with Surface Design Group, a Milrose Consultants company. We have brought over 150 years of combined leadership experience in façade design, consulting, and construction administration across a wide range of project types and global markets. With deep expertise in new construction, special inspections, and historic restoration, our team of architects, engineers, and construction professionals delivers practical, design-forward solutions that bring architectural visions to life—on time and on budget. We are known for our hands-on, real-world approach and our commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with every client.

Position Overview

We’re looking for aSr. Project Manager to join our Architecture team. In this role, you’ll lead and manage multiple new or restoration and rehabilitation projects across New York City. You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution from investigation through close-out.

What You’ll Do

• Lead medium to large-scale architectural projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and ground-up new construction projects from investigation through construction administration.
• Maintain client relationships and act as primary liaison for project communication and documentation.
• Consult across all project phases including investigation, design, budgeting, documentation, filing, construction administration, and close-out.
• Consult on roofing and sub-grade waterproofing portion of the project.
• Oversee the production of technical drawings and project documents, including but not limited too, facade system design and detailing, specifications, AutoCAD drawings.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project specifications and NYC building codes.
• Troubleshoot project-specific issues and implement timely solutions.
• Review shop and site inspection reports.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in architecture, façade restoration, building envelope consulting, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading both existing building restoration/rehabilitation projects and ground-up new construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from investigation through construction administration and close-out.
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes and filing processes.
• Strong technical writing, client management, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with adaptive reuse and conversion projects, including commercial-to-residential conversions.
• NYC DOB Scaffold User Certification (4-Hour Supported and 16-Hour Suspended).
• FISP experience and knowledge of façade compliance requirements.
• Registered Architect (RA) license or actively pursuing licensure.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other drafting/design software.
• This position is based in New York, NY, with an on-site schedule.
• Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Travel requirements: Fieldwork expected ~25% of the time.
• Salary range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00, based on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401K plan with a match.
• Paid time off: Holiday, vacation, sick time, personal and birthday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

Surface Design, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milrose Consultants, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Surface Design, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milrose Consultants, LLC, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Notice to third party agencies:

Please refrain from calling or emailing our team directly. Our in-house Talent Acquisition team manages all recruiting operations, including the selection and management of all external suppliers.