Senior Architectural Project Manager

Cushing Terrell; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead commercial project delivery across the U.S. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure design documentation aligns with client budgets and timelines, and drive efficiency and profitability.

Based in Seattle, the role emphasizes strong client relations, scalable workflows, and opportunities to shape high-value design programs. Requires 15+ years' experience and licensure or PM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing design delivery or program management within architecture, engineering, or multi-disciplinary design environments.
• Experience coordinating architects and engineers through design and documentation phases of national or multi-site large-format programs.
• Strong understanding of commercial design programs, building codes, and documentation standards.
• Experience managing high-volume project portfolios or multi-site programs.
• Experienced in both interior and exterior architectural document development.
• Proficiency with project/program management software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent design insight, problem-solving, and quick learning ability.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership over project processes, maintain clear communication with teams and clients, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with design leaders and discipline leads to establish, monitor, and manage project budgets.
• Prepare fee proposal templates, support development and negotiation of project contracts, and oversee program-level scope changes.
• Ensure project profitability targets (20% or higher) are met or exceeded.
• Plan, communicate, and track project milestones from client request through the delivery of complete design documentation packages.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews, identify recurring issues, and implement strategies to improve program-wide quality and consistency.
• Conduct weekly project reviews to monitor earned value, resource utilization, and staffing alignment.
• Oversee and establish standards for project information and opportunities in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Develop project work plans and budgets in collaboration with Project Coordinators.
• Coordinate project billing with client accounting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely invoices.
• Manage accounts receivable and support collections efforts to meet payment within 30 days.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and ensure project outcomes align with client goals.

Skills

Architectural project management

Client coordination

Budget management

Team leadership

Deltek Vantagepoint

Bluebeam

Revit/AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead commercial project delivery across the U.S. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure design documentation aligns with client budgets and timelines, and drive efficiency and profitability.

Based in Seattle, the role emphasizes strong client relations, scalable workflows, and opportunities to shape high-value design programs. Requires 15+ years' experience and licensure or PM certification preferred.