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MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Senior Architectural Project Manager to join our New York, NY Office in our Client Programs Market to serve as a Program Lead with one of our largest clients!
You will be working in our Client Programs (CP) Market, where you will have the unique opportunity to work on global and national building programs with a focus on project and client leadership through all phases of design and delivery.
Our new Senior Project Manager, Program Services will lead the strategic definition, scoping, standards creation, and reporting for one of our largest mission critical client’s program, master plans and multi-project portfolio. Managers at this level will primarily focus on complex program types and/or oversee multiple streams of work for a single client. They are responsible for managing the overall performance of the entire program team and are responsible for the financial success of all associated program services work. Additionally, individuals in this role are expected to foster strong client relationships, actively participate in training and mentoring of their teams or program partners and contribute their expertise to various cross-market collaborations and firm-wide strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead client and project teams through various programs, standard creation and client reporting. Primary focus is on adherence to the contract, proper allocation of internal and external resources, ensuring project profitability, maintaining consistent quality standards for all project deliverables, accurate and timely reporting and proactive communication.
- Translates a client's broader business or programmatic goals into concrete spatial requirements, design standards and conceptual planning.
- Acts as the primary bridge between the client, user groups, design teams, engineering consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure required contracts are in place prior to beginning execution of contract deliverables; review billing procedures and any client specific contract management requirements.
- Create and review all milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans; ensure alignment with all contractual obligations and provide training and support to Project Managers as required.
- Create, oversee and review completion of detailed Program and Project Charters for all project teams or client programs.
- Oversee the development of project proposals and RFP responses as requested by Studio Leads or Account Managers or Principal-in-Charge.
- Continuously monitor project financial status and complete intermediate financial reviews with all Project Managers; communicate any risks and issues to studio and account leadership.
- Review weekly project updates issued by Project Managers. Identify any potential risks in the work and lead collaborative efforts to establish risk mitigation strategies as required.
- Leading or participating in all internal and external project team meetings.
- Actively oversee all Quality Control procedures including review of all externally distributed project deliverables.
- Ensure project execution remains in alignment with contractual obligations and assist with any risk mitigation required throughout program activities.
- Ensure project-close out procedures are completed following substantial completion in conformance with client contract.
- Oversee consistent adoption of all Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Continuously manage the performance of team members; provide accurate and relevant feedback as needed.
- Performs monthly 1:1 check-ins with all direct reports (People Managers Only).
- Conducts mid-year check-ins and year end performance reviews for all direct reports (People Managers Only).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in a professional architecture, engineering, planning or design firm.
- Certification as a licensed professional preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery; experience with a variety of project typologies is preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of the design, documentation, and construction processes, including entitlements, permitting requirements, and project sequencing.
- Experience with staffing management and allocation of internal resources.
- Detailed understanding of business operations and project financial management.
- Familiarity with Revit, Auto-CAD, and MS Office.
- Demonstrated expertise utilizing collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Ability to balance strategic initiatives with billable work.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $123,000 to $145,000 per year (depending on qualifications)
WHAT WE OFFER:
At MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on Sustainability and Inclusion & Belonging. We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our offices through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 – Join our growing firm today!
MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:
- Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, and an additional 3 Floating Holidays.
- Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
- Learning & Career Development opportunities.
- Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
- Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.
Overview:
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Senior Architectural Project Manager to join our New York, NY Office in our Client Programs Market to serve as a Program Lead with one of our largest clients!
You will be working in our Client Programs (CP) Market, where you will have the unique opportunity to work on global and national building programs with a focus on project and client leadership through all phases of design and delivery.
Our new Senior Project Manager, Program Services will lead the strategic definition, scoping, standards creation, and reporting for one of our largest mission critical client’s program, master plans and multi-project portfolio. Managers at this level will primarily focus on complex program types and/or oversee multiple streams of work for a single client. They are responsible for managing the overall performance of the entire program team and are responsible for the financial success of all associated program services work. Additionally, individuals in this role are expected to foster strong client relationships, actively participate in training and mentoring of their teams or program partners and contribute their expertise to various cross-market collaborations and firm-wide strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead client and project teams through various programs, standard creation and client reporting. Primary focus is on adherence to the contract, proper allocation of internal and external resources, ensuring project profitability, maintaining consistent quality standards for all project deliverables, accurate and timely reporting and proactive communication.
- Translates a client's broader business or programmatic goals into concrete spatial requirements, design standards and conceptual planning.
- Acts as the primary bridge between the client, user groups, design teams, engineering consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure required contracts are in place prior to beginning execution of contract deliverables; review billing procedures and any client specific contract management requirements.
- Create and review all milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans; ensure alignment with all contractual obligations and provide training and support to Project Managers as required.
- Create, oversee and review completion of detailed Program and Project Charters for all project teams or client programs.
- Oversee the development of project proposals and RFP responses as requested by Studio Leads or Account Managers or Principal-in-Charge.
- Continuously monitor project financial status and complete intermediate financial reviews with all Project Managers; communicate any risks and issues to studio and account leadership.
- Review weekly project updates issued by Project Managers. Identify any potential risks in the work and lead collaborative efforts to establish risk mitigation strategies as required.
- Leading or participating in all internal and external project team meetings.
- Actively oversee all Quality Control procedures including review of all externally distributed project deliverables.
- Ensure project execution remains in alignment with contractual obligations and assist with any risk mitigation required throughout program activities.
- Ensure project-close out procedures are completed following substantial completion in conformance with client contract.
- Oversee consistent adoption of all Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Continuously manage the performance of team members; provide accurate and relevant feedback as needed.
- Performs monthly 1:1 check-ins with all direct reports (People Managers Only).
- Conducts mid-year check-ins and year end performance reviews for all direct reports (People Managers Only).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in a professional architecture, engineering, planning or design firm.
- Certification as a licensed professional preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery; experience with a variety of project typologies is preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of the design, documentation, and construction processes, including entitlements, permitting requirements, and project sequencing.
- Experience with staffing management and allocation of internal resources.
- Detailed understanding of business operations and project financial management.
- Familiarity with Revit, Auto-CAD, and MS Office.
- Demonstrated expertise utilizing collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Ability to balance strategic initiatives with billable work.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $123,000 to $145,000 per year (depending on qualifications)
WHAT WE OFFER:
At MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on Sustainability and Inclusion & Belonging. We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our offices through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 – Join our growing firm today!
MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:
- Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, and an additional 3 Floating Holidays.
- Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
- Learning & Career Development opportunities.
- Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
- Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Architectural Project Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS expects your degree to be in architecture, construction management, or a directly related field. A business or unrelated degree paired with architecture experience often triggers a Request for Evidence, so confirm the field match before applying.
Check prevailing wage for every worksite
Architectural Project Managers frequently move between project sites. Each new worksite in a different metropolitan area requires its own certified LCA at the prevailing wage for that location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify wage levels before your employer files.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find architectural and engineering employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history by role and location, so you're applying to firms that have already navigated the filing process for this occupation.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your architecture degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator before negotiating an offer. USCIS requires the evaluation to confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in architecture.
Clarify project-based employment in your petition
Employers sponsoring you for project-based work must document that the H-1B specialty occupation duties continue throughout the engagement. Ask your employer to confirm that the I-129 petition describes ongoing degree-level responsibilities, not just project duration.
Account for cap timing in your start date negotiation
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration window with USCIS before negotiating a start date with your employer. Building buffer into your timeline reduces risk if the selection process runs longer than expected.
H-1B Visa Architectural Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Architectural Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. The role typically qualifies because it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, construction management, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title, so your employer's petition must clearly show that the position demands theoretical and practical application of architecture knowledge at a degree level.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Browse Migrate Mate to search architectural and engineering firms with verified H-1B LCA filing history for project management roles. Focusing on employers who have already certified LCAs for similar positions reduces the risk that a potential sponsor is unfamiliar with the process or reluctant to file.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new project site?
Each worksite in a different metropolitan area requires a separately certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. Your employer cannot rely on a single LCA to cover new or unlisted locations. Confirm with your employer that they will file amended paperwork before any project-based relocation.
Can I be sponsored for H-1B status if my architecture degree is from outside the United States?
Yes, but USCIS will require a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field. Obtain this evaluation before the petition is filed, as missing documentation is a common cause of Requests for Evidence for internationally educated candidates.
How long does H-1B status last for an Architectural Project Manager?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total maximum of six years. If your employer pursues permanent residence on your behalf and certain immigration milestones are reached before the six-year limit, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under federal law.