Architectural Project Manager
About The Position
Kinetic Design + Development is looking for an Project Manager to join the Krew. This is a leadership role built for someone who can guide complex, design-forward architectural projects from first concept through final delivery. You’ll lead multiple projects on our Flex team, serve as a trusted client partner, and keep teams aligned, energized, and moving forward. You’ll balance big-picture vision with day-to-day execution, mentoring talented team members, coordinating consultants, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring every project meets Kinetic’s high standards for design, quality, and client experience. If you love leading people, solving problems, and turning ambitious ideas into built reality, you’ll fit right in.
Requirements
- Degree from a NAAB accredited university
- Architectural license required
- 6+ years of relevant experience managing architectural projects
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced understanding of building systems, materials, codes, and construction methods
- Proven experience with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and managing multiple projects
- Strong design sensibility with the ability to balance creativity and feasibility
- High attention to detail and confidence reviewing/redlining drawing sets
- Strong emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and client relationship skills
- Ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and thrive in a fast-moving environment
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple complex architectural projects from concept through completion
- Partner with the Principal/Studio Leader to drive project success across all disciplines
- Serve as the main client liaison, providing updates, guidance, and strategic direction
- Mentor, coach, and develop production staff throughout each phase of work
- Oversee design concepts, plans, presentations, and proposals to meet client goals
- Coordinate with interior design, permitting, project delivery, CA teams, consultants, and contractors
- Review drawings, specifications, and documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance
- Perform quality control checks before handoff to Kinetic’s Quality Control Committee
- Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing resources, and overall workflow
- Approve timesheets and support operational efficiency across the team
- Solve challenges proactively with minimal supervision
- Stay current on industry trends, technology, codes, and best practices through ongoing learning
- Uphold company standards, policies, and all aspects of Kinetic’s HR Handbook
Benefits
- FLEX FRIDAYS: Our standard workweek is Monday through Thursday. Need to shift a day for life stuff? No problem! Swap a weekday with Friday if/when needed.
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for internal advancement and career development
- Relaxed office environment with “smart casual” dress code
- Monthly company sponsored events
- Monday Morning Breakfasts
- Frequent Lunches
- PTO & paid company holidays (Including the entire week between Christmas and New Year!)
- Traditional & Roth 401k with a 3.5% company match
- Daily Snack Cart
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
