Project Manager

Altus Architectural Studios, Inc; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altus Architectural Studios, Inc. in Golden, CO seeks an Architect Project Manager to lead client engagement and project delivery from initial concept through construction.

You will drive project profitability, resource planning, and staff development while partnering with principals on design strategy and QA/QC. The role requires a BS in Architecture, architectural registration, and 10–15 years of healthcare project experience, with strong presentation, team leadership, and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture required with architectural registration.
• 10–15 years of healthcare project experience preferred.
• Strong presentation, client engagement, team building, organizational, and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams with Project Principal and Design Principal to set goals and work plans that meet client and firm objectives.
• Assure technical quality throughout project planning and design lifecycle.
• Enforce QA/QC process standards.
• Develop and maintain positive client relations and communicate options for resolution clearly.
• Mentor staff, share lessons learned, and provide leadership in decision-making processes.
• Drive project profitability through forecasting, billing, and timely collections.
• Support marketing efforts, contribute to proposals, and help develop project fees.

Skills

Client engagement

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Tools

Ajera

Job description

Full-time Architecture Golden, CO Posted January 25, 2026

Overview

Altus has an exciting opportunity for an Architect Project Manager in our Golden, CO office. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and engaging with clients in delivering services to creatively solve problems. This position will also provide business leadership focused on financial success, management of resources, and related staff growth and development. Healthcare project experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams – in conjunction with Project Principal and Design Principal – to develop project goals and work plans that achieve both client and firm objectives.
• Assure the technical quality of each project is achieved throughout the project planning and design lifecycle.
• Enforce application of QA/QC process standards and requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive client relations including, but not limited to: communicate to clients in a clear and compelling way, including options for resolution.
• Communicate client objectives, provide constructive feedback and mentoring, and identify and share lessons learned with teams.
• Serve as a proactive resource to project teams in their decision-making processes and in the development of technically sound ideas, innovative planning, and design solutions.
• Responsible for achieving project profitability for each project. Ensure proper forecasting, billing, timely collection, and related business practices.
• Participate in marketing campaigns and interview teams including, also but not limited to: help prepare proposal information (scope narrative, schedules, project approach, etc.) and develop fees.
• Represent the firm at applicable industry conferences.
• Ensure appropriate client and internal communication including written project documentation. Play a lead role in key meetings and presentations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of firm business plans.
• Alignment and management of firm resources.
• Staff growth and development plans.
• Technical quality initiatives.
• Project process leadership.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Exhibit effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and professional work ethic.
• Work hard, play hard and learn a lot along the way!

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and have an Architectural Registration. At least 10-15 years of related healthcare experience is preferred. Strong presentation, client engagement, team building, organizational, and communication skills are essential. Special consideration for proficiency with Ajera.

• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Profit Sharing – eligible for shareholders

Health & Insurance

• Medical Insurance – immediate eligibility for full-time employees

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15-25 days annually based on tenure
• Parental Leave accommodations

Work-Life Balance

• 40-hour flexible workweeks with half-day Fridays
• Remote Work – up to 2 days per week

Professional Development

• Registration Exam Support – paid time and reimbursement (ARE, NCIDQ)
• Licensure Reimbursement with $1,000 bonus
• Professional Dues Paid – AIA and NCIDQ memberships