Design Project Manager Jobs in Rensselaer, NY (NOW HIRING)

LiRo-Hill is seeking an experienced Project Manager to monitor Preconstruction Design Processes for our client Office of General Services for NYS (OGS)

Come join the LiRo-Hill Team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to be a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients.  LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and monitor design projects being executed by outside consultants, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Division, state agency clients, and design consultants throughout the pre-construction phase.
• Review and evaluate consultant submissions at key phase milestones (Program, Interim, 100%, Bid/Advertisement) for completeness and technical adequacy.
• Identify and communicate scope changes, schedule slippage, and quality deficiencies; coordinate corrective action with consultants and unit management.
• Maintain accurate project records in the Division’s project management system, ensuring forecast dates, phase statuses, and milestone records are current.
• Participate in field trips, site visits, and coordination meetings with agency clients as required.
• Support constructability and estimate check reviews during the design phase.
• Conduct Bluebeam Revu Studio Sessions to manage design review comment delivery and resolution tracking.
• Assist in preparing project correspondence, scope documents, consultant contract actions, and internal reporting as directed.
• Collaborate across the Division’s business units and contribute to consistent project delivery practices.
  

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience Candidates must possess one of the following:

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering (Structural, Civil/Site, or MEP), Construction Management, or a closely related field, plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience; OR

- Associate’s degree or professional certification in a related discipline plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience; OR

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in a design or construction environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects or programs involving multiple disciplines (Architecture, Structural, Civil/Site, and/or MEP).
• Working knowledge of standard design and construction processes, project phases, and document deliverables.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear project correspondence and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and coordinate across multiple stakeholders including agency clients, consultants, and Division staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for document review and markup management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licensure (not required; preferred but not a substitute for the listed experience).
• Experience working within a public sector, government agency, or institutional owner’s project management environment.
• Familiarity with New York State procurement, contracting, or capital programming processes.
• Experience using project management or scheduling software (e.g., Oracle Unifier, Primavera P6, or equivalent).Prior experience managing design consultants and administering professional service contracts.

Liro-Hill Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, vision, dental, 401K, and an ESOP employee stock ownership program. 
• Compensation range  Min: $110,000   to $130,000
• The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidate's qualifications and location
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Compensation details: 110000-130000 Yearly Salary

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