Project Manager - Design

Laland Baptiste•Albany, NY

1d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Laland Baptiste is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Design to oversee and coordinate design activities for construction and capital improvement projects throughout New York State. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, project schedules, budgets, and design deliverables while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR an Associate degree with 10 years of experience
Experience leading multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
Strong knowledge of construction documents, contracts, building codes, and permitting requirements.
Experience with public-sector construction or capital improvement projects preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Submittal Exchange.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel to project sites throughout New York State (approximately 5–15%).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software preferred.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, P.E., or RA are a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of project design, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and final submissions.
Develop and monitor project scopes, schedules, budgets, and design deliverables.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Review drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate design reviews, permitting, regulatory approvals, and consultant services.
Review consultant proposals, invoices, and performance.
Conduct project meetings, site visits, and progress reviews.
Manage design-related RFIs, submittals, revisions, and field changes during construction.
Maintain project documentation, schedules, meeting minutes, and status reports.
Identify and resolve design-related issues to ensure timely project delivery.