Architectural Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Architectural Project Manager – Luxury Multifamily Developments (NNJ)

Company Overview

Our client is a fast-growing real estate development firm that specializes in upscale multifamily residential projects in Northern New Jersey. From boutique luxury apartments to large high-rise communities, the focus is on design excellence, premium amenities, and delivering exceptional resident experiences. They are seeking a talented Architectural Project Manager to join their team and lead the architectural & design execution of the next generation of properties.

Position Summary

As Architectural Project Manager, you will bridge architecture, design and project delivery. You will be responsible for leading the architectural scope of luxury multifamily developments from schematic design through construction, ensuring design intent, schedule, budget and quality are all met. You will manage consultants, coordinate with in-house teams, contractors and developers, and leverage your architecture background plus multifamily experience to ensure premium results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and design-related activities for multifamily residential projects, including luxury apartments, mixed-use and amenity-rich communities.
• Manage and coordinate project teams : architects, interior designers, façade consultants, structural / MEP engineers, contractors and sub-consultants.
• Oversee project workflows using BIM / CAD tools, review design deliverables (schematic, design development, construction documents), shop drawings, as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, ADA, local permit requirements and luxury-market standards.
• Develop and track project schedules, architectural milestones, design review deadlines, permit submission / approval timelines.
• Administer and monitor project budgets, change orders, design cost control, value engineering while maintaining design integrity.
• Utilize the construction-management platform Procore for coordination, documentation, submittals, RFIs, approvals, project logs and progress tracking.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with construction teams to ensure architectural design scope is implemented correctly, resolve design-construction issues, respond to RFIs, ensure quality control.
• Represent our client in design meetings with internal stakeholders, ownership, leasing / marketing teams, and external stakeholders (municipal planners, zoning boards, contractors).
• Maintain architectural standards for luxury finish quality, amenity design, façade systems and premium resident experience features.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects / project associates and contribute to best-practice processes across the development group.

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Desired Attributes

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Compensation & Benefits

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your multifamily and architecture-project-management experience, and a portfolio (or project summary) of multifamily residential design / delivery work.