Project Manager

Cuningham; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Cuningham seeks a Project Manager for our Phoenix office to lead diverse projects with a focus on healthcare. You will manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams, while maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality design outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in project management in relevant fields, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Deltek Vantagepoint. Compensation ranges based on location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Healthcare project experience preferred; other markets acceptable with strong background.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional licensure (architect or PE) or NCARB registration; PMP welcome but not required.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, scope, and contracts across multi-discipline teams.
• Strong client-facing communication and leadership in cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to mid-size project teams and define success for each project.
• Build strong teams with Project Executive and other leaders and grow talent.
• Shape scope, deliverables, schedules and fees into solid proposals.
• Support design and technical leads across multi-discipline, multi-phase projects.
• Maintain work plans and budgets; motivate the team and communicate openly.
• Own project budgets and financial performance; identify opportunities for additional services.
• Plan and run meetings and communications with stakeholders; flag risks early.
• Administer Owner and Consultant contracts and oversee technical submissions.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budgeting

Team leadership

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

MS Project

Deltek Vantagepoint

Revit

BIM 360

Miro

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Cuningham is seeking a Project Manager to join our Phoenix office. Project types may vary, but healthcare experience is preferred.We'relooking for someone with a diverse project background, strong client relationship skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is responsive, organized, and committed to delivering exceptional project outcomes while contributing to Cuningham's collaborative culture.

At Cuningham, everything comes back to one idea: design a better world with deep respect for the real one people live in. As our next Project Manager,you'rethe one who turns that into reality on the ground, keeping the people, the details, and the budget all moving in the same direction.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading small and mid-size project teams, and keeping everyone focused on what success actually looks like for each project.
• Helping build strong teams alongside your Project Executive and other project leaders, matching people to the right work and helping them grow.
• Shaping scope, deliverables, schedules, and fees into solid proposals, working closely with your Project Executive and project leaders.
• Supporting your design and technical leads as they pull together coordinated packages across multi-discipline, multi-phase projects.
• Keeping work plans, labor plans, and schedules current, and keeping the team motivated, communicating openly, and flagging issues to your Project Executive before they turn into bigger problems.
• Owning the project budget and financial performance (tracked in Vantagepoint and other tools), and spotting opportunities for additional services before costs are incurred.
• Planning and running (or delegating) internal and external meetings and communications.
• Watching for risk throughout the project and looping in your Project Executive early.
• Handling day-to-day client relationships, including conversations on budget, schedule, and scope, and supporting project leadership as needed.
• Administering Owner and Consultant contracts, and keeping responsible oversight of any technical submissions that need your signature and seal.
• Supporting Sector Leaders with staffing decisions and revenue projections.
• Jumping into project pursuits, helping prepare and review proposal and interview content.
• Using tools like MS Office, Bluebeam, AIA Contracts, MS Project (or similar), and Deltek Vantagepoint day to day, and staying comfortable with Revit/BIM 360, Miro, and Microsoft Teams.

What We Look For:

• 8+ years of project management experience in architecture, engineering, or construction, managing projects from proposal through delivery.
• Healthcare project experience preferred; open to strong backgrounds in other markets such as hospitality and gaming, themed entertainment, or general architecture and interior design.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Professional licensure (architect or PE) or NCARB registration is required; PMP certification also welcome but not required.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, scope, and contracts across multi-discipline teams.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and comfort leading conversations on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, AIA Contracts, and MS Project (or similar); working knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Familiarity with Revit/BIM 360 and digital collaboration tools such as Miro and Microsoft Teams.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and genuine curiosity about doing good work.

$100,000 - $145,000 a year

Compensation provided is based on our national range which varies by work location and may also depend on accreditation, experience and responsibilities. Our talent management team can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Compensation range updated 1/24/2026

Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to employees including; health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Why Cuningham?

At Cuningham,webelieve the best work happens when people are supported, challenged, and connected. Whether collaborating across teams, engaging with our communities, or shaping meaningful design solutions, webringpragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project — and we support each other through it all.

We nurturean equitablework environment where curiosity is celebrated, craft is valued, and growth is prioritized.Alongside a team thatbrings low-egoexpertiseand active leadership day-to-day,you’llwork on complex, high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.

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Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status.