The Axel Group is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our client's team out of Somerset County, New Jersey. This firm is a well-established architecture, planning, and interior design practice with decades of experience delivering educational, municipal, residential, and community-focused projects throughout the Northeast. Known for its collaborative approach and long-standing client relationships, the team specializes in K-12 schools, higher education, senior living, and public sector work, providing services that include master planning, feasibility studies, sustainable design, project management, and construction administration.
 
The Architectural Project Manager will lead projects through all phases of design and construction, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams. This individual will oversee project schedules, budgets, coordination, and technical documentation while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in alignment with client expectations.
 
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of architectural experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and either hold an active architectural license or be actively pursuing licensure with the ability to obtain it in the near future. Experience managing K-12, public sector, or institutional projects is highly preferred.

• Manage architectural projects through all phases of design and construction administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure successful project delivery
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and oversee the production of construction documents and technical drawings
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and project coordination efforts
• Review drawings and specifications for quality control, code compliance, and constructability
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve design, scheduling, or construction-related issues
• Support permitting, bid administration, and construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and site visits
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance throughout the design and documentation process
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations and firm standards

 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 5+ years of professional architectural experience with demonstrated project management responsibilities
• Architectural license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure and close to obtaining registration will also be considered
• Experience managing projects through all phases of design and construction administration
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Experience with K-12, municipal, public sector, or institutional projects highly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend client meetings and project site visits as needed

 
Benefits:

• Base Salary: $80,000 - 105,000
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays