Architectural Project Manager

Job Title: Architectural Project Manager Job Description
The Architectural Project Manager leads a high-volume portfolio of food and beverage and retail projects from initial concept through construction and closeout within a collaborative architecture and design studio in Seattle. This role oversees project delivery, including schedules, budgets, teams, consultants, and client communication, while balancing design quality, technical execution, and the business aspects of architecture. The position is ideal for a seasoned, client-facing project leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and manage all communication, expectations, and project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead multiple architectural projects from concept and programming through design development, construction documentation, permitting, construction administration, and closeout.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, work plans, contracts, and fee proposals to ensure projects stay on time and within scope.
- Coordinate the work of architects, engineers, consultants, and internal project teams to align design, technical, and construction requirements.
- Oversee project financial performance, including monitoring budgets, staffing needs, scope changes, and additional services, and take corrective action when needed.
- Support permitting processes and regulatory reviews, with a focus on Seattle-area permitting and Washington building codes.
- Participate in and contribute to QA/QC reviews to maintain consistency, technical quality, and standards across multiple projects.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to provide additional project support and expand the client portfolio.
- Lead the delivery of high-volume, multi-site retail and food and beverage programs, ensuring consistency and efficiency across locations.
- Guide teams through ground-up projects, including those in the 8,00010,000 SF range, from initial concept through construction completion.
- Collaborate closely with project leadership to balance design intent, constructability, budget, and schedule on all assigned projects.
- Utilize project management software and digital tools such as Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office to organize, track, and communicate project information.
- Support rollout programs and repeat-site initiatives by standardizing processes, documentation, and communication across multiple projects.
Essential Skills
- 10+ years of architectural project management experience within the A/E/C industry.
- Proven experience managing food and beverage, retail, or similar high-volume project portfolios.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept and design through permitting, construction administration, and closeout.
- Strong client-facing skills with experience owning project communication, expectations, and long-term client relationships.
- Deep understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, contracts, scope management, and financial performance.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven experience in consultant coordination, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
- Experience with retail and food and beverage architectural project management, including rollout programs and multi-site work.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with high-volume, multi-site retail or food and beverage programs.
- Experience delivering ground-up projects from concept through construction, ideally in the 8,00010,000 SF range.
- Familiarity with Seattle-area permitting processes and Washington State building codes.
- Working knowledge of Revit for design and documentation.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam for document review and markups.
- Experience using Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office for presentations, documentation, and communication.
- Comfort with project management software and digital collaboration tools.
- Architectural licensure, project management certification, or equivalent advanced training is preferred.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing client needs, design quality, and financial performance.
Work Environment
The role is based within a collaborative, multidisciplinary architecture and design studio that supports a fast-paced portfolio of retail and food and beverage projects. The environment emphasizes close collaboration with architects, engineers, consultants, and project leadership, and offers significant ownership over project delivery and client relationships. The studio culture is technical, creative, and highly engaged, with a focus on both design excellence and efficient project execution. A flexible hybrid schedule is available, typically with in-office work Monday through Thursday and a hybrid arrangement on Fridays, supported by core hours to enable effective collaboration. The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a large, high-volume project portfolio with substantial client interaction, visibility, and autonomy over project delivery, financial performance, client relationships, and multidisciplinary teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. About Actalent

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