Senior Project Manager - Higher Education Design Lead (NYC)

Bespoke Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our New York office to lead a team of designers on higher education projects. The role requires guiding all project phases, client interactions, and ensuring design excellence and compliance with codes.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in architecture/interior design, licensing, LEED accreditation, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and PM software. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years’ experience, architectural and interior design with strong management and planning skills.
• Represent the firm to clients, conducting presentations and marketing the practice.
• Advance knowledge of state and local building codes.
• Manage internal staff working on all project stages.
• Coordinate project documentation with consultants.
• Review construction documentation/specifications.
• Review architectural design, drafting, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques and costs with the design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers on higher education projects.
• Serve as primary client liaison and presenter.
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulations across projects.
• Oversee documentation with consultants and internal teams.
• Review designs, materials, and construction methods with the design team.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Staff management

Billing oversight

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Architectural registration

LEED accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

PM software

Job description

Bespoke Careers is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our New York office to lead a team of designers on higher education projects. The role requires guiding all project phases, client interactions, and ensuring design excellence and compliance with codes.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in architecture/interior design, licensing, LEED accreditation, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and PM software. Strong leadership and communication are essential.