Architectural Project Manager – Cinematic Theaters
About The Position
Join our partner firm, GastingerWalker&, as an experienced Project Architect / Project Manager to lead the design and coordination of complex architectural projects, with a strong focus on cinematic theater environments. In this role, you will manage projects from concept through construction, collaborating closely with clients, internal teams, and external consultants to ensure design excellence, technical accuracy, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a strong design sensibility, and proven experience delivering specialized entertainment or theater projects within a highly collaborative team environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape innovative theatrical spaces while leading multidisciplinary project teams and contributing to the firm’s reputation for exceptional design and client service.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of professional architectural experience, including at least 5 years focused on cinematic theater or entertainment-related design
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Professional architectural licensure preferred, or active pursuit of licensure
- Strong technical proficiency in Revit and related design/documentation tools
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client-management skills
- Ability to work full-time on-site and attend meetings at client and project locations as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-end entertainment venues, performing arts centers, or similar specialized environments
- Knowledge of acoustics, AV systems, projection technology, and theater seating standards
- Experience coordinating with international or large-scale project teams
Responsibilities
- Lead projects from initial concept through construction administration, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and adherence to schedules.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clear priorities and timelines.
- Oversee internal project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and quality review.
- Lead and coordinate specialized design elements unique to cinematic and theatrical environments, including auditorium layout, sightlines, acoustics, projection technology, seating systems, and overall audience experience.
- Collaborate with specialty consultants (A/V, acoustics, lighting, theater planners) to seamlessly integrate technical systems into architectural designs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear communication, design presentations, and progress updates.
- Facilitate coordination among multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.
- Represent the firm in on-site and off-site meetings, including client workshops, construction meetings, and consultant coordination sessions.
- Develop, review, and coordinate architectural drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Ensure design solutions comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and project requirements.
- Lead construction administration tasks, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, punch lists, and ongoing contractor communication.
- Collaborate closely with internal leadership to support project planning, resource allocation, and adherence to firm standards.
- Promote a positive, productive, and collaborative studio culture through daily in-office engagement.
Benefits
- The opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact projects
- A collaborative, design-driven studio environment
- Clear pathways for professional growth and leadership development
- A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
