Architectural Designer Project Manager Jobs in Kentucky

Salary Range: $73,000.00 To $78,000.00 Annually

Morris Adjmi Architects (MA) is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm offering a comprehensive approach to planning, architecture, interior design, and art. Guided by a passion for placemaking, we’ve designed over 27 million square feet of built space in more than 25 cities throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our portfolio spans residential, hospitality, commercial, arts & culture, and institutional markets, with expertise in adaptive reuse, new construction, entitlement and zoning support, urban planning, interiors, and art services.

Our architecture practice is shaped by MA’s Conversation-Driven Design Ethos, rooted in dialogue and collaboration. We believe the most meaningful buildings emerge through an exploration of context, balanced composition, and creative vision, blending tradition with innovation. This ethos drives us to create architecture that is timeless yet contemporary, grounded in rigorous detailing and sustainable technologies. By combining design sensitivity with technical precision, we craft buildings that stand out by fitting in—structures that enrich communities, endure over time, and tell a story.

An Architectural Designer I/Architect I (ADI/AI) at MA is fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture and can skillfully and independently perform a variety of creative design and technical assignments for projects of moderate size and complexity. The ADI/AI participates in all phases of design, including concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration, and is responsible for the development of design and technical solutions for various aspects of a project .

• Uphold the MA Core Values in all aspects of work
• Have the ability and willingness to be flexible, working both independently and collaboratively with the project team, consultants, and contractors
• Be capable of learning and adapting to new software as required
• Be a motivated, self-starter open to opportunities to learn and ask for advice; self-evaluate one’s skills, efficiency, and where improvement is needed
• Effectively communicate with team members and organize workload; meet established deadlines
• Complete tasks with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
• Be a clear written and verbal communicator with strong presentation skills

• Understand the MA “Project Road Map” as well as project schedule and pertinent deadlines
• Participate in project design and development from concept through documentation
• Assist team in the preparation of client design presentations (selecting conceptual images, generating 3D views, rendered elevations, material selections)
• Develop an understanding of what should be included in a client presentation based on the meeting agenda
• Prepare design presentation documents, renderings, and materials
• Implement design direction based on leadership feedback

• Develop and maintain Project Directory
• Maintain project file structure
• Coordinate activities of consultants as appropriate

• Support the production of Design Development and Construction Document sets
• Consistently review work for accuracy; update documentation from redlines
• Prepare drawings, schedules, and specifications with oversight; review as required
• Update construction documentation from redlines
• Develop new or identify existing details to be utilized for project

• Comply with MA Presentation Standards and Project Checklists
• Self-check own work
• Research and reference building code and accessibility requirements
• Have a familiarity with BIM execution plan
• Archive project emails and maintain standard server file organization

• Attend site meetings as observer as directed
• Prepare surveys of existing conditions
• Assist with Field Reports and Punch Lists
• Maintain proper RFI Logs and Submittal Logs
• Assist with review of RFIs and Submittals

Professional degree in Architecture

ADI: Actively pursuing architectural registration

Other accreditations encouraged (AIA, LEED)

3+ years of related experience

Proficient in 3D modeling using software such as Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and SketchUp; Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)