Project Manager

MBH Architects

Project Manager guiding retail architecture projects in New York. Leading teams, managing budgets, and maintaining client communications within a collaborative environment.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and support junior staff to ensure project success, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment.
Assign tasks based on project scope and team strengths while providing technical guidance and creative solutions to complex design and construction challenges.
Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, consultants, and permitting officials across all project phases.
Manage deliverables, budgets, and documentation coordination with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultants while overseeing quality control of construction drawings.
Direct and lead project meetings (internal, external, and with permitting officials), guiding responses to plan check comments and project changes.
Provide construction administration, including site visits, submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and coordination with contractors.
Forecast and manage staffing, revenue, and resource needs while assisting with billing, invoicing, collections, and identifying additional client services when needed.
Report weekly project status to the Studio Director and contribute to proposals, contracts, performance reviews, and candidate interviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent experience; Licensed Architect or actively pursuing licensure and LEED accreditation is a plus
Experience managing retail projects from initial concept to build out with adaptability across diverse brands, fast-paced environments, and multi-office operations
Advanced knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods, codes, and accessibility requirements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear, professional communication skills (verbal and written)
Proven leadership and team-building abilities with a commitment to mentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration
Willingness to travel as needed
Experience with retail design, including prototype implementation, custom detailing, and space planning
Experience building client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and negotiating additional services while managing project accounting and billing processes
Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, building officials, and contractors to manage scope, schedules, and correspondence across all project phases
Experience improving production methods and efficiencies while delivering quality projects on time and within budget
Experience forecasting staffing and resource needs to meet project plans, budgets, and utilization targets
Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Photoshop

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
Professional development stipend
LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

building systemsconstruction methodscodesaccessibility requirementsretail designprototype implementationcustom detailingspace planningproject accountingbilling processes

Soft Skills

leadershipteam-buildingmentoringorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationadaptabilityclient relationship managementnegotiationforecasting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureLicensed ArchitectLEED accreditation