Project Manager

Azar Design Co, a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction services firm with over 45 years of experience, is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Architecture/Design for our Manhattan office. The position will focus on healthcare and higher education projects and will lead projects from planning and design through construction administration. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on project leader with strong experience managing architectural projects, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and consultants while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to Azar’s quality standards. Responsibilities Demonstrated experience managing complex healthcare and/or higher education projects, preferably in active or occupied environments. Experience with hospitals, medical/outpatient facilities, research/laboratory buildings, universities, colleges, and campus facilities. Experience with renovations, additions, phased construction, and complex project logistics. Strong ability to coordinate with institutional clients, healthcare systems, universities, public agencies, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders. Lead and manage architectural projects from programming and conceptual design through construction administration and project closeout. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and staffing requirements. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultants. Review and oversee the development of drawings, specifications, reports, presentations, and other project deliverables. Coordinate design development and ensure consistency and quality across all disciplines. Conduct and lead project meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions, and track action items. Manage client communications and facilitate timely resolution of design and project issues. Review construction documents for quality, coordination, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and project requirements. Support permitting, agency coordination, and regulatory approvals. Provide construction administration services, including submittal/RFI review, site observations, field coordination, and resolution of construction-related issues. Assist with proposal development, fee preparation, project planning, and business development activities. Mentor and provide directions to junior architectural staff. Maintain strong relationships with clients and contribute to repeat business and new opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; RA preferred or actively pursuing licensure. 10+ years of architectural experience with proven project management experience, particularly in healthcare and/or higher education. Proven ability to manage projects from design through construction administration. Strong knowledge of building codes, construction documents, specifications, and architectural detailing. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and consultants, including managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office. NYC project/DOB experience and public‑sector or institutional project experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Azar Design Co