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 rm, we manage projects from initial design through nal 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 rms.
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 eld execution owning drawings, permitting, and code compliance while staying closely engaged with our eld team through construction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural scope from schematic design through construction documents and construction administration
Coordinate with clients, internal design team, eld/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 eld teams 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
Bachelors 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
Prociency in Revit
Strong communication skills as this role bridges design, eld teams, clients, and inspectors
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different sectors and scales
Preferred Qualications
Tenant improvement (TI) experience, specically 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