Transit Architectural Project Lead

SYSTRA USA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA USA is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead architectural work for transit and infrastructure facilities such as maintenance buildings and stations. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as a key client-facing leader.

The successful candidate will bring strong architectural expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects with urgency and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects supported.
• Licensed Architect (RA) in NY or NJ (or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure).
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible architectural experience.
• Demonstrated experience with transit, rail, or transportation facilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life-safety, accessibility, and technical design.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, maintain focus, and act with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation from planning through construction.
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Anticipate challenges, establish priorities, and respond with urgency.
• Support proposal preparation, scopes, and fee development.
• Serve as the primary architectural point of contact for clients and project partners.
• Lead meetings, present design solutions, and communicate decisions effectively.
• Coordinate closely with internal disciplines and external consultants.
• Champion high-quality design and technically sound documentation.
• Ensure compliance with codes, accessibility, safety, agency standards, and best practices.
• Lead internal reviews to ensure alignment, coordination, and design integrity.
• Provide construction-phase support, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and punch lists.
• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to project teams.
• Promote disciplined project execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

US Citizenship

Licensed Architect (RA)

8+ years architectural experience

Transit/rail experience

Project management

Codes, life-safety, accessibility

Strong communication

Sense of urgency

Tools

Revit

BIM environment

Job description

SYSTRA USA is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead architectural work for transit and infrastructure facilities such as maintenance buildings and stations. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as a key client-facing leader.

The successful candidate will bring strong architectural expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects with urgency and adherence to standards.