Senior Architectural Project Manager

Senior Architectural Project Manager

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Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Architectural Project Manager to our team based in New York State. This position allows you to work on large, complex, multi‑phase projects within the architectural, engineering, and consulting sector.

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The Senior Architectural Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering large, complex, multi‑phase projects, serving as the primary point of contact for top‑tier clients, managing contracts, financial performance, and ensuring technical excellence across interdisciplinary teams.

• Lead and manage relationships with top‑tier clients, serving as an advisor and primary point of contact throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Manage and administer client contracts, ensuring scope, schedule, fee, and deliverables are clearly defined, monitored, and met.
• Oversee the financial performance of large, complex, multi‑phase institutional projects, including budgeting, forecasting, fee management, and financial reporting.
• Provide technical and design leadership to interdisciplinary project teams, ensuring design excellence, technical quality, and coordination across all disciplines.
• Direct project planning and execution from concept through completion, maintaining alignment with project goals, client expectations, and firm standards.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior‑level professionals, fostering professional growth and strong collegial working relationships.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to provide input on professional standards, technical practices, project delivery methods, and business processes.
• Ensure all project activities comply with internal procedures, applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct all project activities in accordance with internal quality management procedures, applicable building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and remain current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to health and safety policies and promptly reporting all incidents or concerns.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support firm and project objectives.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of experience in the design/construction field, with a minimum of ten (10) years in project management.
• New York State Architectural License.
• Experience in K‑12 educational facilities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; enjoys working as a contributing part of a team.
• Requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
• Active and clear driver’s license, including a successful Motor Vehicle history check.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer‑based tasks, attending meetings, or preparing design documentation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, specifications, and computer screens for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate through speech, hearing, and written correspondence in person, virtually, and via telephone.
• Ability to travel to and from project sites, client meetings, and other offices as required.
• Physical capability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, and partially completed structures.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, drawings, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Capacity…