Senior Architectural Project Manager

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER

Remote | Substantial New York City Project Experience Required

Independent Contractor Opportunity

About Local Parti

Local Parti Architecture, PC is a quality-driven architecture practice that values technical excellence, sustainability, and thoughtful collaboration. We work with clients and project teams to deliver considered, buildable design solutions supported by clear documentation and coordinated project delivery. Learn more at localparti.com.

The Opportunity

Local Parti is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Project Manager for project-based collaboration on New York City projects. The role is suited to a technically strong architectural professional with substantial NYC project experience who can lead drawing production, coordinate consultants, provide quality control, and support the development of junior team members. Site visits in the New York City area are required as appropriate for project familiarity, field observation, and construction administration.

Engagement Overview

• Engagement type: intended independent-contractor engagement, subject to a written agreement and applicable law.

• Work arrangement: primarily remote, with project-related site visits and meetings as needed.

• Scope and workload: project-based, with potential for continued assignments by mutual agreement.

• Tools and expenses: the contractor generally provides their own workspace, equipment, and professional software. Local Parti may provide access to its project-management platform and project information as needed.

• The contractor is expected to utilize the Local Parti project management software to communicate with team members and leadership - training will be provided. The contractor is expected to lead their team through project and document production, which includes consultant coordination and drawing review, managing milestones and deadlines, responding in a timely manner, maintaining professionalism throughout. The contractor remains free to provide services to other clients, subject to confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and project commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural drawing production and technical coordination from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Documents (CD), including milestone planning and tracking agreed deliverables.

• Manage and coordinate assigned project workstreams and, where agreed, lead one or two small project teams.

• Prepare, review, and redline architectural drawings and specifications; perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and consistency with design intent.

• Apply working knowledge of applicable New York City Building Code requirements,NYC Energy Code, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) filing procedures, zoning requirements, and client standards.

• Coordinate architectural deliverables with consultants, including structural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), fire alarm, sprinkler, and expediting teams, consistent with the agreed scope and project schedule.

• Support preparation and coordination of project packages, which may include Alteration Type 1 and Type 2 applications, Public Assembly submissions, and Existing-Building Code work, as applicable to the project and current filing terminology.

• Participate in site visits and construction administration activities as agreed for each assignment, including documenting field conditions, reviewing relevant construction questions, and coordinating follow-up with the project team.

• Provide technical guidance and constructive mentoring to junior staff and collaborate with Local Parti leadership on project delivery and technical issues.

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional architectural experience, including substantial experience on projects in New York City.

• Strong technical drawing production, construction-documentation, and detailing skills.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating project teams and reviewing the work of other architectural professionals.

• Working knowledge of NYC Building Code requirements, DOB filing processes, and relevant zoning and construction-documentation standards.

• Ability to assemble, coordinate, and quality-check complete architectural drawing sets.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD. Revit experience is an advantage.

• Strong written communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate effectively with distributed project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with institutional, commercial, or religious projects and clients with established standards and procedures.

• Interest or experience in sustainable design, passive-building strategies, and high-performance building standards, including PHIUS-related approaches.

• Interest in mentoring, team development, and taking on broader technical leadership responsibilities over time.

• (A PLUS) Professional architectural licensure, or willingness and eligibility to pursue licensure where appropriate.

Work Environment & Culture

Local Parti values technical rigor, sustainability, clear communication, and respectful collaboration. We aim to create an inclusive working environment and work collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.