What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Project Manager position at Upward On?
About the Company
Our client is a privately held New York City-based real estate developer with a diverse portfolio of residential and retail assets. The company is actively investing in property improvements, retail buildouts, amenity upgrades, office renovations, and apartment repositioning projects throughout its portfolio.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join a collaborative and fast-paced team. This is a hybrid role that combines architectural drafting, design coordination, and project management responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in AutoCAD and enjoys being involved in projects from concept through completion.
This role will work closely with ownership, architects, contractors, consultants, and expediters to ensure projects are designed, documented, approved, and executed efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and revise architectural drawings, plans, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
- Produce drawings and design packages for internal stakeholders and project teams.
- Coordinate retail buildouts, amenity space renovations, office improvements, and apartment renovation projects.
- Serve as a liaison between ownership, architects of record, contractors, engineers, consultants, and expediters.
- Assist in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
- Review drawings and specifications to ensure consistency with project goals and operational requirements.
- Coordinate permit filings, approvals, and agency submissions with architects and expediters.
- Conduct site visits to monitor project progress, identify issues, and ensure work is completed according to plans.
- Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule.
- Assist with value engineering and problem-solving throughout the design and construction process.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously across the company's portfolio.
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in architecture, construction, project management, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Experience preparing architectural drawings and construction documents.
- Knowledge of retail, commercial, multifamily, or mixed-use real estate projects preferred.
- Familiarity with NYC building codes, permitting, and construction processes is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, and construction documents.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
- Architectural licensure is not required.
- This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys both design and project management responsibilities.
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects across a substantial New York City real estate portfolio.