Architectural Project Manager

Architectural Project Manager

Company: Work Architecture (a 2026 Best Places to Work Winner!)

Location: Downtown Louisville, KY (127 S. 6th Street, Louisville, KY 40202)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Work Environment: 100% In-Office, and a modern, collaborative, and fun one at that!

About Our Client | Work Architecture

Hidden Talent is proud to partner with Work Architecture on this search for their next Architectural Project Manager. Work Architecture is a full-service architecture and design firm dedicated to uncovering the potential in every project. By prioritizing the client, site, and budget, the firm delivers thoughtful, tailored solutions that exceed expectations.

They are an award-winning firm working across hospitality, multi-family, mixed-use, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and commercial office projects. Their team is known for balancing creativity with strong project execution, communication, and problem-solving.

Work Architecture has built a culture where people genuinely support one another, work hard, and enjoy what they do. They celebrate wins, help each other grow, and create an environment where people can do some of the best work of their careers.

If you are looking for a firm that values collaboration, quality, accountability, and long-term growth, this may be the place for you.

About the Role

Hidden Talent is recruiting an Architectural Project Manager on behalf of Work Architecture.

The Architectural Project Manager is a non-licensed professional on the path to licensure whose primary focus is leading projects from kickoff through completion while ensuring communication, schedules, budgets, consultants, and internal coordination stay on track.

This role serves as the hub of communication for the project team and plays a major role in client relationships, quality control, and overall project success.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document clear project communication across all phases of a project
• Attend and participate in project meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members
• Identify, communicate, and help manage potential project risks
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance throughout the life of the project
• Coordinate with consultants across multiple disciplines
• Lead projects from start to finish, including design conceptualization, development, space planning, programming, building systems coordination, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Initiate and respond to communication with clients, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors in a timely and professional manner
• Clearly communicate project goals, objectives, budgets, scope, deliverables, and schedules to all parties involved
• Encourage prompt action and accountability from consultants, contractors, and internal team members
• Monitor and implement project execution in accordance with the firm's Quality and Procedures Manual
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality
• Assist Project Architects and Directors with proposals, contracts, project scope, fees, and services
• Provide leadership, mentoring, professional development, and hands-on coaching to team members throughout each project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within an architecture firm
• Strong experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable leading meetings and client conversations
• Knowledge of construction documents, permitting, code compliance, and consultant coordination
• Experience with hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, multi-family, or adaptive reuse projects preferred
• Revit proficiency required
• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field preferred
• On path to licensure

What Makes Someone Successful

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Able to manage multiple moving parts without losing sight of the big picture
• Comfortable leading teams and making decisions
• Strong follow-through and sense of accountability

Compensation & Benefits

• Holiday bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Generous PTO and company shutdowns
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dog-friendly office and strong team culture

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