Design-Forward PK-12 Project Manager | Lead & Deliver

Mahlum Architects Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, vision,

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

PTO

CE stipends

Licensing costs assistance

Community service time

Commuting cost support

Hybrid work environment

JUST Label transparency program

Job summary

Mahlum Architects Inc. is seeking a design-forward Project Manager in our Seattle office to lead complex PK-12 projects and guide teams toward meaningful outcomes. You will advocate for design and project excellence from visioning through construction, building trusted client and stakeholder relationships.

You will coordinate internal teams and external partners, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and support staffing, invoicing, and project delivery while mentoring staff across levels.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in architecture, with at least 3 years of Project Manager experience leading PK-12
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of project delivery, construction documentation, and construction processes
• Proficiency in Revit and standard project management tools
• Registered Architect with licensure in Washington and/or Oregon, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Experience balancing big‑picture thinking with attention to detail in project execution

Responsibilities

• Leading multiple PK-12 projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Aligning project outcomes with client goals, user needs, and community impact
• Guiding projects from early concept through construction administration
• Serving as the main point of contact, leading client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement efforts
• Collaborating with design teams to ensure design intent, technical execution, and project constraints remain aligned
• Coordinating internal teams and external project partners to support integrated project delivery
• Leading coordination with permitting agencies
• Supporting the development and coordination of design and construction documentation
• Providing direction, mentorship, performance reviews, and support to design staff across levels
• Contributing to proposals, interviews, and client pursuits
• Supporting staffing coordination, project planning, timely project invoicing, and overall team alignment
• Sharing knowledge and supporting consistent tools, processes, and standards across teams

Skills

Revit

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Architect license WA/OR

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Mahlum Architects Inc. is seeking a design-forward Project Manager in our Seattle office to lead complex PK-12 projects and guide teams toward meaningful outcomes. You will advocate for design and project excellence from visioning through construction, building trusted client and stakeholder relationships.

You will coordinate internal teams and external partners, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and support staffing, invoicing, and project delivery while mentoring staff across levels.