Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial
About The Position
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join its Client Programs Market team in Seattle, Washington. The role supports global and national building programs and provides project and client leadership throughout all phases of design and delivery. The project manager leads teams through project execution, including contract management, design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration. The role manages schedules, staffing plans, project budgets and financial performance, and quality control. It also builds client relationships and serves as the main contact for project communications while upholding MG2's design standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery.
- Basic knowledge of architectural contracts and contract execution procedures.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to use collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and verbal instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a licensed professional.
Responsibilities
- Manage project teams through all phases, ensuring deliverables align with contracts, schedules, budgets, and MG2 quality standards.
- Ensure required contracts are in place before beginning contracted work.
- Create and maintain milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans.
- Create and maintain detailed Project Charters, including comprehensive QA/QC plans.
- Assist with project proposals and RFP responses as requested.
- Monitor project financial status and conduct intermediate financial reviews with Team Leads or the Principal-in-Charge.
- Review monthly project invoicing and consultant billing.
- Prepare and distribute weekly project updates covering deliverables, financial status, contracts, and permitting.
- Lead or direct internal and external project team meetings.
- Participate in quality control procedures, including reviewing externally distributed deliverables.
- Oversee Construction Administration activities, including weekly RFI and submittal log reviews and attendance at project OAC meetings.
- Review site visit reports and punch lists before issuance.
- Host internal and external project debrief meetings after construction to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate and complete project close-out procedures in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Manage internal and external resources to ensure quality and project profitability.
- Manage team-member performance and provide accurate, relevant feedback.
- Conduct monthly one-to-one check-ins with internal team members (people managers only).
- Conduct mid-year and year-end performance reviews (people managers only).
Benefits
- Employer-provided employee healthcare plan and reduced-cost premium plans
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Seven paid holidays and three floating holidays
- Employer-sponsored family planning program
- Employer-paid parental leave
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Employee wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) program with eligible company match after a waiting period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
