Architectural Project Manager

Architecture Seattle, Washington Bend, Oregon

Description

Architectural Project Manager

Position Description

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our Seattle office. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for a major food and beverage client, leading the delivery of a high-volume portfolio of projects from initiation through closeout. You will provide a high level of leadership, client service, and operational oversight, ensuring every project is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with both client expectations and Cushing Terrell's quality standards.

Working closely with Principals, Project Architects, Engineers, and Consultants, you will lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and day-to-day clientmunication across a fast-paced, multi-site program. You understand the unique demands of food and beverage and retail environments, including ground-up building delivery in the 8,000 to 10,000 SF range, operational requirements, health and safety standards, and equipment coordination. You bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to every project.

Working in Seattle, you will also navigate the City of Seattle's permitting processes, Seattle Municipal Code, Washington State Building Code, and SDCI requirements as they to food and beverage and retail project types.

Position Salary Range

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  The expected salary range for this position is $93,000 to $130,000 annually.
  Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Construction Administration, or a related field
  10+ years of experience in architectural project management within the A/E/C industry
  Demonstrated experience managing food and beverage and/or retail projects, including familiarity with operational requirements, health and safety standards, and equipment coordination
  Experience delivering ground-up buildings in the 8,000 to 10,000 SF range from concept through construction
  Experience managing high-volume project portfolios or multi-site programs for major clients
  Current license/registration, PM certification, or equivalent in-house training
  Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and financial management
  Familiarity with Seattle permitting processes, Seattle Municipal Code, Washington State Building Code, and SDCI requirements
  Strong working knowledge of Revit, Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Outlook
  Excellentmunication, leadership, andanizational skills
  Ability to collaborate andmunicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external partners
  Preferred Qualifications•Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project management software
  Experience managing national or multi-site food and beverage or retail rollout programs
  Familiarity with Washington State energy codepliance and sustainable design practices
  Demonstrated track record of leading project interviews and supporting business development
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Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client point of contact for a major food and beverage account, managing relationships,munications, and expectations across a large portfolio of projects
  Lead ground-up building projects in the 8,000 to 10,000 SF range from early concept and programming through construction administration and closeout
  Prepare fee proposals, develop and negotiate contracts, and identify scope changes to prepare additional fee services agreements
  Collaborate with design leaders and other disciplines to produce and manage project budgets
  Ensure project profitability targets of 20% or higher are met or exceeded
  Review and reassess projects weekly to maintain earned value and ensure resources are properly utilized
  Initiate and maintain projects and opportunities in Deltek Vantagepoint
  Develop project budgets and work plans in collaboration with Project Coordinators
  Coordinate project billing with client accounting requirements, aligning with client needs in timing and format
  Manage accounts receivable and support collections efforts to meet the firm's goal of payment within 30 days of deadlines
  Plan,municate, and track project milestones from client request through the delivery ofplete design documentation packages
  Regularly assess client goals and ensure the team executes the project to match that vision
  Identify andmunicate to clients additional services Cushing Terrell can provide
  Strategically allocate team effort and ranize resources when necessary to maintain project performance
  Participate in QA/QC reviews and implement strategies to improve program-wide quality and consistency
  Support permitting and regulatory review processes within the City of Seattle and applicable jurisdictions
  Schedule regular reviews with the Principal in Charge and PM leadership
  Manage project closeout activities and lead lessons-learned discussions to drive continuous improvement
  Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships and support business development and market growth initiatives
  May have supervisory responsibilities, including training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressingplaints, and resolving problems
  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance withpany policies and applicable laws
  Other duties as assigned
  Working at Cushing Terrell
  Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments.

Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, "design meets you." Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work , the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer apetitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and apany culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our

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Things to Note

• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
  
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
• The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements.

This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or amodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.