Project Manager - Design

About the role

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm providing services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. The Project Manager – Design will oversee and coordinate design activities for construction and capital improvement projects throughout New York State, managing multidisciplinary design teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and project requirements.

Location: Albany, NY. Department: Construction Management. Employment Type: Full-Time.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout New York State (approximately 5–15%)
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, P.E., or RA are a plus

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Submittal Exchange
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Medical / Prescription Plan
• Dental / Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short / Long Term Disability Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Baptiste University-Continuing Education

Pay

$55-60 per hour pending experience