Job Summary

Burke Special Projects is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our in-house design team, managing tenant improvement projects from initial design through construction administration. This role bridges design and field execution owning drawings, permitting, and code compliance while staying closely engaged with our field team through construction.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead architectural scope from schematic design through construction documents and construction administration
• Coordinate with clients, internal design team, field/construction staff, subcontractors, and consultants
• Manage entitlements, permitting, and code compliance across a variety of project types
• Conduct site visits and construction observation
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for the field team's design and drawing questions during construction
• Track project scope, schedule, and any design-related change orders
• Client-facing communication and progress reporting as needed

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 6+ years of experience in architectural project management, including design-build project delivery
• Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, and permitting processes
• Experience reviewing shop drawings/submittals and managing construction documents
• Proficiency in Revit
• Strong communication skills as this role bridges design, field teams, clients, and inspectors
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different sectors and scales

Preferred Qualifications
• Tenant improvement (TI) experience, specifically working with existing building conditions and shell buildings
• Licensed Architect (RA) or actively pursuing licensure
• Experience across a range of project types (office, retail, food and beverage, light industrial)
• Familiarity with local AHJ processes and relationships with local plan reviewers
• Experience with BIM coordination

Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development / licensing exam support (AREs) and continuing education
• Professional membership dues (AIA, etc.)
• Vehicle allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Bonus structure tied to project performance