Architectural Project Manager

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About Emerald

Emerald is a women-owned firm providing architectural, interior, and construction services through integrated design-build or standalone design and construction offerings. Our projects include residential renovations, additions, custom homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), modular construction, and commercial projects.

We are currently seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our growing team. This individual will independently lead residential architectural projects, coordinate clients and consultants, and develop comprehensive construction documents while working closely with our architect and construction team.

If you are technically strong, confident working independently, and enjoy taking ownership of projects from design through construction, we would love to hear from you.

About this Position :

We are seeking a hands-on Architectural Project Manager with substantial residential experience and strong construction documentation skills. This role combines project leadership with active Revit production, consultant coordination, code research, permitting, and construction administration. The right candidate will manage multiple projects with limited day-to-day oversight while collaborating with the firm’s licensed architect on design direction, technical review, and professional responsibilities. Commercial project experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently manage residential architectural projects from design development through construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration
• Personally produce and coordinate complete construction document sets in Autodesk Revit, including plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and technical details
• Manage project schedules, priorities, milestones, and deliverables across multiple active assignments
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and municipal officials
• Research and apply zoning requirements, Massachusetts building codes, and applicable regulatory standards
• Coordinate structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other consultant documents with architectural drawings
• Develop constructible details for foundations, framing, building envelopes, and interior assemblies
• Prepare permit submissions, respond to plan review comments, and coordinate revisions with permitting authorities
• Identify drawing conflicts, code issues, and technical gaps early and proactively resolve them with the project team
• Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, site visits, field observations, and documentation
• Collaborate directly with our construction team to improve constructability, quality, and coordination
• Maintain accurate project files, drawing standards, and clear communication regarding progress and outstanding decisions

This is a full-time, office-based position working with our small architectural team in Leominster, Massachusetts, with occasional project site visits throughout our service region. The Project Manager will work independently on assigned projects while coordinating key decisions and required professional reviews with the firm’s licensed architect.

Skills and Qualifications for Consideration :

• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience producing and coordinating architectural construction documents is required.
• Professional experience in residential architecture, including renovations, additions, and/or new homes, is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned architectural projects independently with limited oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and hands-on experience producing complete permit and construction drawing sets.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, assemblies, building envelope details, and material specifications.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and integrating their drawings into architectural documents.
• Ability to manage client communications, deadlines, technical decisions, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with commercial architecture, tenant improvements, or mixed-use projects is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IBC requirements, occupancy classifications, accessibility, means of egress, and commercial life-safety is preferred.
• Strong organizational, written communication, problem-solving, and quality-control skills.
• Comfort working in a small office environment with flexibility, initiative, and personal accountability.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital project management tools is preferred.
• Experience working with contractors or within an integrated design-build environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with high-performance design, building science, modular construction, and ADUs is a plus.
• Architectural degree, licensure, or progress toward licensure is preferred but not required.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, depending on experience and leadership capabilities
• To be established based on experience
• PTO, sick time, company holidays
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Team outings and events
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Involvement in exciting and diverse projects

What’s Next for Our Team…

Our team has seen tremendous growth and opportunity in recent years. We are seeking forward-thinking, like-minded individuals who want to be a contributing member to an energetic and very ambitious group. We move at a rapid pace - always thinking about team-building opportunities, streamlining workflow, tackling the next learning curve, and creating a space where open-minded conversations amongst our team are highly encouraged. If you resonate with the idea of supporting a hard-working team that feels ready to take risks and wants to be pushing for the next opportunity, we’re the group for you.

How to Apply

Please send an inquiry to [email protected] with relevant cover letter and resume.

Sincerely,

Megan Downing, AIA

Owner/Architect

Emerald Design Build