Project Manager - Architecture (Hybrid)
Role Overview
The Architectural Project Manager leads the delivery of architectural work for transit and infrastructure-related buildings such as maintenance facilities, stations, and support structures. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as a key client-facing leader. The successful candidate will bring strong technical architectural expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with urgency, accountability, and consistency of standards.
Project Management & Delivery
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
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
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
Design Excellence & Technical Oversight
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
Leadership & Team Development
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
Key Skills for This Role
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Position Overview
The Architectural Project Manager leads the delivery of architectural work for transit and infrastructure-related buildings such as maintenance facilities, stations, and support structures. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as a key client-facing leader. The successful candidate will bring strong technical architectural expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with urgency, accountability, and consistency of standards.
Project Management & Delivery
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
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
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
Design Excellence & Technical Oversight
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
Leadership & Team Development
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
Required 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
- AutoCAD proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with K–12 and/or educational facilities
- Experience with Public Housing projects
- Experience working with public agencies or institutional clients
- Proficiency with Revit .
- Experience working in a BIM environment
- Familiarity with alternative delivery models (Design-Build, CM/GC, etc.)
- LEED accreditation or other sustainability credentials
- SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
- SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.
- Sponsorship assistance and relocation is not available for this position.
- Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
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