Project Manager (5+ years, Full Time)

AIA Seattle; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA with employer match

Paid holidays

Tiered PTO

Continuing education stipend

Mentorship and career growth planning

Community-oriented design environment

Job summary

RMC Architects in Bellingham, WA is seeking a proactive Project Manager to guide architectural projects through all delivery phases. The role requires an action-oriented leader with strong design and technical skills and the confidence to exercise sound professional judgment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in architecture, excellent communication, and proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office. The position is predominantly in-office in Bellingham, WA with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading architectural projects in a professional practice.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building with clients, consultants and teammates.
• Ability to work with minimal principal oversight while remaining collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day project operations, taking ownership of scope, schedule, budget, and consultant coordination.
• Lead design across all phases and oversee construction documents produced in Revit.
• Collaborate with contractors, clients, and consultants during construction, resolving RFIs and submittals.
• Contribute to RFQ responses and project pursuits; deliver engaging client presentations.
• Mentor and guide emerging professionals in a collaborative studio environment.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship building

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Washington State Architectural License

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager (5+ years, Full-Time)
RMC Architects, Bellingham, WA

About the Role

RMC Architects is seeking a proactive and discerning Project Manager to join our team in Bellingham, WA. We are looking for an action-oriented leader with a proven track record of success guiding architectural projects through all phases of delivery.

The ideal candidate combines solid design and technical skills with critical thinking and the confidence to execute sound professional judgment on complex project issues. This is a role for a decisive professional who takes clear initiative, anticipates challenges, and gets along well with clients, consultants, and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities & Abilities

• Drive day-to-day project operations, taking decisive ownership of scope, schedule, budget, and consultant coordination.
• Lead and contribute to design across all phases (from feasibility through construction administration) and oversee the development of technically sound, code-compliant construction documents produced in Revit.
• Work closely with contractors, clients, and consultants during construction, actively resolving RFIs and submittals to ensure design intent is successfully delivered.
• Support firm growth by contributing to RFQ responses, participating in project pursuits, and delivering engaging client presentations.
• Provide active guidance to emerging professionals in the studio, fostering a highly collaborative environment.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a professional architectural practice, with a demonstrated history of successfully leading projects.
• Outstanding communication skills and an ability to build positive relationships with team members, clients, and contractors.
• High self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal principal oversight while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Attributes

• Washington State Architectural License (or substantial equivalent experience managing projects of various types and scales).
• Prior experience working on public, multifamily, higher education, and community-focused projects.

RMC Culture & Benefits

Celebrating 40 years of practice, RMC Architects is an award-winning, full-service design firm with a collaborative and inclusive studio culture. Located in the heart of downtown Bellingham, our office offers easy access to vibrant local businesses, parks, and world-class outdoor recreation. While we support flexibility for personal commitments, we work predominantly in-office to foster mentorship, continuous learning, and spontaneous creative collaboration. Core work hours are from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

What We Offer:

• A competitive, supportive living wage.
• Simple IRA with up to a 3% employer match.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays and tiered PTO.
• Continuing education and professional development stipend
• Structured mentorship and individualized career growth planning
• A shared commitment to community-oriented, sustainable design, and maintaining a trusting, equitable, and purpose-driven work environment.

RMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.