Transit Architecture Project Lead

SYSTRA; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of architectural experience, licensure as an RA in NY/NJ, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a track record of managing multiple

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects supported.
• Licensed Architect (RA) in NY or NJ (reciprocal licensure allowed).
• 8+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience.
• Experience with transit, rail, or transportation facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life-safety, accessibility, and technical design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.

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.
• Help cultivate a culture of quality, consistency, and professional excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Urgency and decision making

Multi-project management

Code knowledge

Education

Architectural licensure (RA) in NY/NJ

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

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

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of architectural experience, licensure as an RA in NY/NJ, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a track record of managing multiple