Project Manager - D.C. High Density

About KTGY With strategic office locations across the U.S. and more than three decades of design leadership, KTGY brings together architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design to realize innovative concepts for how people live. Guided by our core values of design, collaboration, care and partnership our teams realize solutions that make a positive impact for our clients, communities, individuals and the environment. We merge vision, research and our people-centric storytelling and design process to transform possibilities into thriving residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use destinations.

Project Manager - Architecture Studio - Washington, D.C. High Density

Design innovators who lead with ideas, the passionate team members of D.C. High Density lend considerable experience and brainpower to the design of high rise, multifamily and mixed use developments. Navigating the challenges of affordable design and development is a particular focus for this studio, and they are always happy to share what they know with our other studios. Through their buddy system and regular office-wide lunches, D.C. HD focuses on uniting and coordinating everyone under a “one team, one dream” credo. Sharing an office with For Sale, Interior Design and Research + Development, getting all team members on the same page is a priority for this studio.

Your Impact

As KTGY's Project Manager is charged with bringing the project vision and story into reality. While the scale and complexity of the project may vary, the role of the project manager remains the same and embodies a combination of technical savvy, organizational skills, and design thinking to effectively, efficiently create the documents for realizing the built project. They coordinate between design teams, clients, and consultants, ensuring smooth communication and project flow, and successful execution of budgets, schedules, and quality control. Their expertise in building codes, construction methodologies, and industry standards is essential in translating design concepts into buildable structures.

Your Role

At KTGY, your career should be as thoughtfully designed as the spaces you create. We’re committed to nurturing passionate talent and guiding growth within the following four key aspects of our practice:

Design Applies experience and knowledge to proactively solve design challenges. Orchestrates coordination efforts with consultants and challenges the team to always look for innovative solutions. Thinks creatively to execute the design vision and tell the project story through construction documents. Leads detailing efforts.

Collaboration Works closely with Senior Designer or Designer to ensure the project vision and story is carried through to the built result. Sets project pace and rhythm. Empowers team members to fully utilize their strengths and grow in their competencies. Takes a proactive and systematic approach to QA/QC to ensure that the project deliverables meet the required quality standards. A successful project manager communicates with principals and studio leaders providing comprehensive updates on project progress, financials, and key decisions, seeking strategic input and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Care Proactively seeks to understand the unique needs, perspectives, and aspirations of all stakeholders, including clients, end-users, and the project team. Cultivates a positive team culture that inspires trust, engagement, and a shared commitment to project success.

Partnership Builds client confidence in KTGY. Anticipates client concerns and proactively communicates with clients to minimize negative project impacts. Engages clients in a collaborative problem-solving process when challenges arise, actively seeking their input and working together to find appropriate solutions that align with their goals and objectives.

Your Career

KTGY categorizes roles within the following areas along your career path:

Explore | Focus| Manage | Specialize | Lead

Project Manager is within Manage , which entrusts team members with the supervision of projects and manage client relationships, internal and external, from start to finish. This phase emphasizes skills that involve team dynamics, design quality, scheduling and effective project execution. Check out how we think about careers here .

Next Steps

Does that sound like you? Apply online and tell us about yourself!

KTGY Perks - We Care About Your Health & Wellbeing

Design What Works For You

• Flexible healthcare plans that fit your needs, including an HDHP with company contribution to HSA
• Smile bright with company-paid dental and keep your vision sharp with covered eye care
• Comprehensive insurance package including life, AD&D, and disability coverage - because we've got your back

Let’s Partner on Your Future

• Jump-start your retirement with our 401k matching program - you're 100% vested from day one
• Level up and earn a bonus for obtaining licensure or accreditation with our Professional Development Program

A Collaborative Work Environment with Flexibility

• Find your perfect balance with our in-office hybrid work model
• Flexible Alternative Work Week options - design a schedule that works for you
• PTO and holidays to recharge and celebrate

Thrive Together

• Your mental health matters: Free unlimited confidential counseling through our EAP
• Stay energized with wellness programs and resources
• Extra perks and benefits that extend to your family

The range that the Company expects to pay is $90,000 - $110,000 annually.