Architectural Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER 5-10 yrs – New York, NY 

Company Preview: Founded in 1959 in New York City, MKDA is a family-owned, full-service architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory firm with more than six decades of design leadership. With studios in New York, Stamford, and Miami, the firm has grown into a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary practice known for its depth in corporate and workplace environments, complemented by multifamily, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use projects.

Known for our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, MKDA delivers human-centered environments tailored to client needs, culture, and brand identity. We strive to meet our clients’ unique needs with empathy and understanding, bringing a senior-level commitment to solving both short- and long-term challenges. Our work integrates strategic insight, design excellence, and technical rigor to create spaces that foster performance, adaptability, and long-term value.

Description: 

The Project Manager will support the Senior Project Managers in guiding project teams throughout the duration of each project, with primary responsibility for technical documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, a critical thinker, and able to prioritize multiple tasks while balancing detailed documentation and project delivery responsibilities.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume AND portfolio.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

–Create construction documents, including drafting and detailing

–Coordinate with consultants and internal team members throughout all project phases

–Perform construction administration, including shop drawing and submittal review

–Conduct field surveys and prepare field reports

–Attend field and coordination meetings and support overall team communication

–Ensure quality completion of deliverables on time and on budget

–Assist in monitoring contract compliance and execution

–Participate in programming, visioning, and site assessment tasks

QUALIFICATIONS:

–B.Arch or M.Arch with a minimum of five to ten years’ experience in interior architecture, corporate interiors preferred

–Strong knowledge of technical design and construction drawing documentation and detailing

– Experience coordinating consultants and contributing to construction administration

–Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with increasing responsibility in coordination and delivery

–Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit required

–Enscape and other 3D modeling or visualization software preferred; Adobe Creative Suite a plus as well

– Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills

–Strong organization, team building, and relationship management skills

–Licensure or progress toward licensure a plus (RA, AIA, LEED/WELL)

–Must currently reside in the NY Tri-State Area or be willing to relocate

  BENEFITS

Work Schedule: Hybrid work model with Work-From-Home Fridays.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonuses, health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, FSA account, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and more.