Architectural Project Manager Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Management

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

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…