Architectural Project Manager

Farnsworth Group Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm in Atlanta seeks an experienced Architectural Project Manager to lead multifaceted project teams within the life sciences, municipal, commercial, and higher education sectors. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of architectural project management experience, a strong commitment to cultivating client relationships, and a passion for design excellence. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in architectural design and planning within core markets.
• Registered Architect strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to execute all aspects of the design process.
• Manage project teams while adhering to firm and project goals.
• Communicate project information to clients and project teams.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship development

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Deltek

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Atlanta office is growing, and we are looking for a highly motivated Architectural Project Manager excited to help us grow in our life science, municipal, commercial, and higher education markets. In this role, you will have the opportunity to market and manage multi‑disciplinary teams for a wide range of projects. You will also assist in growing a dynamic architectural, MEP, and commission staff, while also working alongside and obtaining support from our strong national architectural team. The ideal individual will have 10+ years of experience and be a self‑starter with strong project management skills.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Lead project teams to execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design and execution.
• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
• Participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
• Work with the team to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
• Consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the firm’s Technical Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Leaders across the firm.
• Be the leader for the architectural discipline in a rapidly growing Atlanta office, building a fun culture centered on client care, design excellence and project delivery.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, from an accredited program, required; Masters preferred.
• Registered Architect strongly preferred (NCARB preferred, but not required).
• 10+ years of work experience in architectural design and planning within core markets.
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.
• Success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Proficient use of Revit a plus.
• Experience with Deltek, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team‑building and managerial skills.

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people — their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work‑life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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