Architectural Project Manager

Position Description

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our Seattle office. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for a major food and beverage client, leading the delivery of a high-volume portfolio of projects from initiation through closeout. You will provide a high level of leadership, client service, and operational oversight, ensuring every project is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with both client expectations and Cushing Terrell’s quality standards.

Working closely with Principals, Project Architects, Engineers, and Consultants, you will lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and day-to-day client communication across a fast-paced, multi-site program. You understand the unique demands of food and beverage and retail environments, including ground-up building delivery in the 8,000 to 10,000 SF range, operational requirements, health and safety standards, and equipment coordination. You bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to every project.

Working in Seattle, you will also navigate the City of Seattle’s permitting processes, Seattle Municipal Code, Washington State Building Code, and SDCI requirements as they apply to food and beverage and retail project types.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $93,000 to $130,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Construction Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in architectural project management within the A/E/C industry
• Demonstrated experience managing food and beverage and/or retail projects, including familiarity with operational requirements, health and safety standards, and equipment coordination
• Experience delivering ground-up buildings in the 8,000 to 10,000 SF range from concept through construction
• Experience managing high-volume project portfolios or multi-site programs for major clients
• Current license/registration, PM certification, or equivalent in-house training
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and financial management
• Familiarity with Seattle permitting processes, Seattle Municipal Code, Washington State Building Code, and SDCI requirements
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project management software
• Experience managing national or multi-site food and beverage or retail rollout programs
• Familiarity with Washington State energy code compliance and sustainable design practices
• Demonstrated track record of leading project interviews and supporting business development

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities***

• Serve as the primary client point of contact for a major food and beverage account, managing relationships, communications, and expectations across a large portfolio of projects
• Lead ground-up building projects in the 8,000 to 10,000 SF range from early concept and programming through construction administration and closeout
• Prepare fee proposals, develop and negotiate contracts, and identify scope changes to prepare additional fee services agreements
• Collaborate with design leaders and other disciplines to produce and manage project budgets
• Ensure project profitability targets of 20% or higher are met or exceeded
• Review and reassess projects weekly to maintain earned value and ensure resources are properly utilized
• Initiate and maintain projects and opportunities in Deltek Vantagepoint
• Develop project budgets and work plans in collaboration with Project Coordinators
• Coordinate project billing with client accounting requirements, aligning with client needs in timing and format
• Manage accounts receivable and support collections efforts to meet the firm’s goal of payment within 30 days of deadlines
• Plan, communicate, and track project milestones from client request through the delivery of complete design documentation packages
• Regularly assess client goals and ensure the team executes the project to match that vision
• Identify and communicate to clients additional services Cushing Terrell can provide
• Strategically allocate team effort and reorganize resources when necessary to maintain project performance
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and implement strategies to improve program-wide quality and consistency
• Support permitting and regulatory review processes within the City of Seattle and applicable jurisdictions
• Schedule regular reviews with the Principal in Charge and PM leadership
• Manage project closeout activities and lead lessons-learned discussions to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships and support business development and market growth initiatives
• May have supervisory responsibilities, including training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Other duties as assigned

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.” Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: https://cushingterrell.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CushingTerrell_BenefitsGuide_2026_rev.pdf

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.