Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Architecture

Company Name: THW Design
Location: Atlanta, GA
Industry Focus: Senior Living, Hospitality, Commercial, Multi-Family, & Mixed-Use Developments
Work Setting: Full-Time | Collaborative Studio Environment
Salary: Competitive Compensation + Benefits + Professional Development
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

This is a leadership role built for architects who thrive at the intersection of technical excellence, client strategy, and project execution. As a Senior Project Manager – Architecture, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-visibility projects across hospitality, senior living, commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use sectors. From early programming through construction administration, you will serve as the driving force behind project coordination, technical quality, and successful delivery.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned architect who wants more than production oversight. You’ll influence project direction, mentor emerging leaders, and collaborate directly with firm leadership while guiding multidisciplinary teams through every stage of the architectural process. With a strong reputation for design excellence and long-standing client relationships, the firm offers a platform where experienced project leaders can make a measurable impact on both projects and people.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead architectural teams through all phases of project delivery, from programming and schematic design through construction administration
• Oversee the development of permit sets and construction documentation with a focus on technical quality, constructability, and coordination
• Manage multiple medium- to large-scale projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and client expectations
• Coordinate closely with consultants, internal disciplines, contractors, and ownership teams to drive seamless project execution
• Implement and maintain QA/QC standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and technical excellence across all deliverables
• Provide leadership during construction administration, including field observations, submittal reviews, RFIs, and technical problem-solving
• Monitor project financial performance, including labor utilization, billing, collections, and profitability metrics
• Mentor project managers, architects, and production staff to support technical growth and leadership development
• Collaborate with firm leadership and cross-functional departments including Marketing, Accounting, and Quality Assurance
• Support a collaborative studio culture focused on innovation, accountability, and design excellence

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited program
• Experience: 15+ years of architectural experience, including project leadership and team management responsibilities
• Licensure: Registered Architect with active NCARB certification
• Technical Expertise: Strong command of construction documentation, detailing, constructability, and building systems coordination
• Software: Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with Smartsheet and Microsoft Office preferred
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects through all phases of design and construction
• Communication: Excellent leadership, client management, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading hospitality, senior living, multifamily, or mixed-use projects
• Strong construction administration and field coordination background
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop architectural staff
• Experience managing project financials and operational performance metrics
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project environments and integrated delivery approaches

About THW Design

THW Design is an award-winning architecture and design firm recognized for delivering impactful environments across hospitality, senior living, commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use sectors. With a collaborative, client-centered approach, the firm combines technical precision with creative problem-solving to create spaces that elevate user experience and strengthen communities. THW Design is known for fostering a supportive studio culture that values leadership, innovation, and long-term professional growth.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of THW Design. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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