Senior Architectural Project Manager

Apply for the Senior Architectural Project Manager role at GFT in Seattle, WA.
GFT offers a hybrid work model, or remote work in our Los Angeles office.

As a Senior Architectural Project Manager
, you will lead multidisciplinary design teams on a wide variety of civic, public work, aviation, and transportation projects. You will work closely with public‑sector clients, driving high‑quality production and timely project delivery while building strong relationships.

• Be a client‑facing representative for GFT Architecture, project a positive attitude and gain client trust.
• Generate project scopes, schedules, and budgets and achieve or exceed performance goals.
• Lead complex projects and diverse teams to deepen client relationships.
• Drive high‑quality production of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, estimates, and more.
• Serve as the primary contact with transportation clients on key projects.
• Ensure project quality requirements are met.
• Travel and lead teams on site visits as required.
• Research client requirements, program guidelines, and standards.
• Perform comprehensive code, life‑safety, and product research.
• Lead projects from initial survey through design and construction.
• Develop design concepts and presentations that express project goals.
• Coordinate work of all disciplines and supervise preparation of specifications.
• Review shop drawings, conduct RFIs, and supervise technical details.
• Guide and mentor emerging architectural design staff.
• Assist with proposals in response to RFQs, RFPs, and other solicitations.

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree.
• Proficiency with Revit Architecture, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with aviation and transportation building types and requirements.
• Experience with the Spec Link platform is a plus.
• Effective writer, communicator, detail‑oriented designer.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and clients on multiple projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of International Building Codes, NFPA, ADA, LEED, and related standards.
• Organized individual with a positive team‑building spirit and a collaborative one‑team attitude.

• Licensed/Registered Architect in the United States.
• 15+ years’ experience in Architectural Production.
• 10 years’ experience in Architectural Project Management.

Salary range: $160,000 – $200,000 (dependent upon experience and geographic location).

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT
, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life and measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.

All resumes submitted through third‑party agencies are retained by GFT for future opportunities.

GFT requires a successful criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location:

Seattle, WA

Employment Status:
Full‑Time

Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM