Senior Project Manager_Housing & Senior Living

Rice Fergus Miller•Bremerton, WA

1d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rice Fergus Miller (RFM) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead projects within its diverse housing practice, focusing on Senior Living, Community Impact Housing, and Tribal Housing. The role involves managing projects of varying scales, from large developments to renovations, and contributing to the growth and direction of the Housing Studio. The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the housing sectors and a collaborative approach to design excellence, sustainability, and client relationships. This position offers opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and business development within a Certified B Corporation committed to strengthening communities.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program.
Ten or more years of professional experience.
Experience managing projects across a range of scales, from large ground-up and complex renovation work to multiple concurrent small and mid-size interior repositioning scopes.
Technical fluency in building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety, and jurisdictional coordination as applied to interior environments.
Proven financial acumen: fee management, workplan development, earned value tracking, and project profitability.
Experience managing and developing project teams; track record of high performance and staff retention.
Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
Experienced in contracts, scope development, proposal writing, and consultant coordination.
Experience with project management, accounting, and collaboration software; familiarity with Ajera/BQE, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office preferred.
Ability to travel to project sites and client meetings across the Pacific Northwest and nationally as projects require.
Applicants must reside in Washington, Oregon, Montana, or Idaho, or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Licensure (RA, NCIDQ, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Experience with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Life Plan Communities.
Knowledge of licensing, life safety, and operational considerations unique to senior living environments.
Experience supporting campus growth through new construction, renovations, or phased redevelopment.
Experience delivering affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, mixed-income, or workforce housing projects.
Understanding of public funding, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder coordination, including housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Commitment to creating equitable, community-centered environments that support long-term resident well-being.
Experience partnering with Tribal Nations or Tribal Housing Authorities, with an understanding of Tribal sovereignty and culturally responsive design.
Familiarity with Tribal funding, procurement, and community engagement processes.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted, long-term relationships through collaboration, listening, and respect for Tribal priorities.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary client liaison on projects of significant scale and complexity, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest design standards.
Lead and mentor project teams, including less experienced project managers, interns, and technical staff.
Develop project strategies, fee proposals, contracts, and scope definitions on the firm's most complex housing assignments.
Actively manage budgets, schedules, and project programs from pursuit through construction administration.
Oversee project communications, documentation, and coordination across consultants, contractors, and owner stakeholders.
Contribute to studio leadership conversations and help shape how RFM evolves its housing practice.
Participate in business development: pursuits, interviews, client relationship stewardship, and market positioning.
Help identify emerging market opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the Housing Studio.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive benefits
Professional development support
Opportunities to build a long-term career
Vacation Pay of 2 to 4 weeks per year, depending on years in career
Sick Leave of 80 hours per year
Parental Leave of 4 weeks, after one year of employment
Eight Paid Holidays
Eight hours of Paid Volunteer Time
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision with RFM paying 99% of the employee's premium
Cafeteria Plan: Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Transportation Account
Lifestyle Spending Account allowance of $500 per year for remote work and wellness-related expenses
Long Term Disability Insurance paid by RFM
Employee Assistance Program paid by RFM
401(k) Plan with match of up to 4%
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Voluntary Aflac policies
Voluntary Legal and ID Protection plans