Architectural Project Lead - On-Time, On-Budget

cushingterrell; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell seeks an Architectural Project Manager to lead a portfolio of commercial and residential projects from initiation through closeout in our Missoula office. You will manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client communications, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while upholding CT quality standards.

Collaborating with principals, project architects, engineers, and consultants, you will drive strategic thinking and hands-on execution, building long-term client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Construction Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of job-related experience in architectural project management
• Current license/registration, PM certification, or equivalent in-house training
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Outlook
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and financial management
• Working knowledge of building codes, construction practices, and design processes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and clients

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures, 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, communicate, and execute project deliverables and milestones with the team
• Regularly assess client goals and ensure the team executes the project to match that vision
• Identify and communicate to clients additional services Cushing Terrell can provide
• Strategically allocate team effort and reorganize resources when necessary to maintain project performance
• Manage QA/QC processes from inception through completion, including quality management, research, and follow-up
• Schedule regular reviews with the Principal in Charge and PM leadership
• Manage project closeout activities and lead lessons-learned discussions
• Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships
• Identify and develop market opportunities and may lead project interviews
• May have supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Team collaboration

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture/related field

Tools

Revit

Deltek Vantagepoint

Project management software

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Outlook

Job description

Cushing Terrell seeks an Architectural Project Manager to lead a portfolio of commercial and residential projects from initiation through closeout in our Missoula office. You will manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client communications, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while upholding CT quality standards.

Collaborating with principals, project architects, engineers, and consultants, you will drive strategic thinking and hands-on execution, building long-term client