Senior Project Manager Architecture in Bothell

Energy Jobline ZR; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Design Inc. in Bothell, WA is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Architecture to lead architectural projects from concept through construction and to mentor teams through design development, entitlement, permitting, and approvals.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to design excellence, with a focus on maintaining client trust, delivering on commitments, and expanding services with existing clients.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree, license optional.
• 7–10 years of experience as a Senior Architectural Professional.
• Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Experience in commercial, retail, restaurant, and grocery store sectors.
• Team management, coaching, mentoring, and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from concept through construction and deliverables.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Oversee design development, entitlements, permitting, and approvals; review construction documents.
• Lead client communications, proposals, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Construction methodologies

Building codes

Proposal development

Project financial management

Risk identification

Staff training

Project scheduling

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Project Manager – Architecture

Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead architectural projects from concept through construction while building trusted client relationships and driving business success. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to design excellence.

• Build and maintain client trust through responsiveness, clear communication, and delivery on commitments
• Represent PM Design with professionalism, integrity, and adherence to the company’s values, ethics, and standards
• Lead projects with a structured, organized, and results‐driven approach
• Manage project schedules with realistic milestones and proactive reporting
• Ensure project profitability
• Meet or exceed QA/QC quality standards, reducing project risk
• Support business development efforts, including pursuing new work and expanding services with existing clients
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams through feedback, training, and recognition
• Continuously expand technical and leadership knowledge through professional development

Core Competencies

• Construction methodology and documentation
• , state, and local building codes (including accessibility)
• Proposal development, change orders, and scope management
• Project financial management, invoicing, and forecasting
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Staff training, mentoring, and delegation
• Project scheduling and resource planning
• Business development and client relationship management

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Serve as the primary client contact, defining scope, objectives, and expectations
• Lead proposal development, including scope, fees, QA/QC, and client presentations
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and deliverables
• Lead project kick‐off meetings and coordinate internal and external teams
• Oversee design development, entitlement, permitting, and approvals
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource forecasts, taking corrective action as needed
• Ensure compliance with PMDI standards, CAD requirements, and documentation protocols
• Review construction documents and consultant coordination
• Guide teams through building code compliance, specifications, and life‐safety requirements
• Oversee QA/QC reviews and ensure resolution of all comments
• Lead construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and punch lists

Client & Team Engagement

• Maintain proactive, professional client communication
• Lead or participate in project and company meetings
• Mentor team members and support career growth
• Act as a technical and professional resource for PM Design staff

Business Development

• Support marketing and business development initiatives
• Expand relationships with existing clients and identify new opportunities
• Represent PM Design Inc. as a trusted industry partner

Requirements

• Architectural Degree, License but not required
• 7-10 years of experience as a Senior Architectural Professional
• Proficient and knowledgeable in REVIT and AutoCAD
• Commercial , retail , restaurant , grocery store experience
• Team management experience required ( Coaching, mentoring and training)