Project Architect

Company Description

Burke Special Projects specializes in tenant improvement construction across a wide range of sectors including office, retail, food and beverage, and light industrial. As a design-build firm, we manage projects from initial design through final buildout under one roof, giving clients a single point of accountability across a diverse portfolio of space types and project scales. Our in-house design team works hand-in-hand with construction operations, allowing us to move quickly from concept to permit to completed space without the delays and miscommunication typical of separate design and construction firms.

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