Architectural Project Manager

Cushing Terrell•Seattle, WA

5d•$105,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Join an innovative firm delivering a wide range of commercial design projects across the U.S., shaping how teams create high-quality, efficient, and profitable outcomes for, complex clients. As an Architectural Project Manager, you will lead the Commercial project delivery, coordination, operational efficiency, and financial performance for a portfolio of commercial design projects, serving as a key point of contact for major clients. You’ll bring a creative, forward-thinking mindset to the role, helping teams not only deliver work effectively, but also continuously elevate how projects are executed. Working directly with architects, engineers, and client stakeholders, you’ll manage multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality design documentation while ensuring alignment with client expectations, budgets, and timelines. In addition to project delivery, you will play a key role in strengthening client partnerships—anticipating needs, identifying opportunities, and driving consistent, high-value service across projects. To support the continued growth of this program, you will also identify trends, develop scalable templates, and implement standardized workflows and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, or a related field
15+ years of experience managing design delivery or program management within architecture, engineering, or multi-disciplinary design consulting environments
Experience coordinating architects and engineers through the design and documentation phases of national or multi-site large-format commercial programs
Strong understanding of commercial design programs, building codes, and architecture/engineering documentation standards
Experience managing high-volume project portfolios or multi-site programs
Experienced in both interior and exterior architectural document development
Proficiency with project/program management software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint, and Outlook
Excellent design insight, problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly
Exceptional communication, collaboration skills, and relationship management with clients, internal teams, and external partners
Experience with Seattle permitting, City of Seattle Codes, and Washington State Codes

Nice To Haves

Experience working within architecture, engineering, or multidisciplinary design consulting firms strongly preferred
Current professional license/registration or a project management certification (or equivalent in-house training)

Responsibilities

Provide leadership over project processes, maintain clear communication with teams and clients, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency
Collaborate with design leaders and discipline leads to establish, monitor, and manage project budgets
Prepare fee proposal templates, support development and negotiation of project contracts, and oversee program-level scope changes
Ensure project profitability targets (20% or higher) are met or exceeded
Plan, communicate, and track project milestones from client request through the delivery of complete design documentation packages
Participate in QA/QC reviews, identify recurring issues across projects, and implement strategies to improve program-wide quality and consistency
Conduct weekly project reviews to monitor earned value, resource utilization, and staffing alignment
Oversee and establish standards for the initiation and maintenance of project information and opportunities in Deltek Vantagepoint
Develop project work plans and budgets in collaboration with Project Coordinators
Coordinate project billing with client accounting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely invoices
Manage accounts receivable and support collections efforts to meet the firm’s goal of payment within 30 days of deadlines
Identify opportunities for additional services and ensure project outcomes align with client goals
Schedule regular reviews with the Principal in Charge and other PM leadership
Oversee project closeout activities and lead lessons-learned discussions, ensuring follow up on actionable items to drive improvements
Supervise Project Coordinators, including training, task assignment, performance review, coaching, and conflict resolution, in alignment with company policies
Build and strengthen client relationships, support business development and market growth initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned