Senior Project Manager - Workplace

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

An award winning architecture/planning/design firm is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their established New York office and lead a team of designers on a range of exciting higher education projects

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years’ experience, architectural and interior design with strong management and planning skills, demonstrating progressive responsibilities in all phases of architecture
• 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.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Architectural registration and LEED accreditation is required.
• Proven ability in project management of higher education projects.
• Strong design and technical skills.
• Project experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and project management software.
• Client liaison and directs, controls, monitors project activities
• Responsible for contracts with clients and consultants including billing(s)

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking for a career move to one of the country's best design firms.