Architectural Project Manager - Government

Join us to design places that make a difference

As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.

Qualifications* you will bring to the table:

• 10+ years of post-graduate professional experience, including recent experience as a project manager leading federal government projects through all phases of design and completion. 
• Experience and familiarity with federal government contracting processes.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Ability to build engaging client relationships, manage consultant teams, and take responsibility for fees, budget, staffing and billings.
• Ability to define and drive project milestones, facilitate project meetings, and effectively coach and mentor team members.
• Familiarity with alternative project contracting methods (design-build, progressive design-build, etc.)
• Federal government clearance preferred but not required.
• Current architect license/registration or PM certification. 
• Working knowledge of Revit, Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Bluebeam, Outlook

*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 don’t check every point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*…

• Play a significant role alongside our leadership in the pursuit and execution of federal  / regional work, as we grow our experience in this market sector.
• Participate in project pursuits, client presentations and community engagement activities.
• Build and maintain working relationships with clients and consultants as the primary liaison for design and contractual matters.
• Organize, plan, and lead the design efforts of an integrated design team through all phases of design, from programming and concept design through construction administration.
• Actively manage project contracts, budgets and fees, schedules, staffing, communication, documentation, and overall project delivery.
• Facilitate the development of accurate architectural documentation for all phases of the design process.
• Coordinate multiple consultants and engineered systems.
• Coach and mentor interdisciplinary staff and guide project team members to achieve project milestones. 
• Some project related travel will be expected as part of this role.
• Strategically allocating team effort, utilizing resources, and reorganizing resources when necessary.
• Plans, communicates, and executes project deliverables and milestones with the team.
• Delivers holistic design decisions utilizing the appropriate team members early in the process.
• Schedules regular Project reviews with Principal in Charge
• Manages the QA/QC process through inception and completion including quality management investigating, research, and follow-up.
• Manages project closeout as well as project review and lessons learned.
• May have supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning, and directing work; reviewing performance, rewarding, and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out these supervisor responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

*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. On occasion, individuals will be required to visit a client site to perform site verifications and field surveys.

Your pay

The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.

• Expected Range*: $80,000 to $100,000
• The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus

*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to; years of experience, licensure status, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).

Why Cushing Terrell?

Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as a nationwide High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA, dental, and vision coverage for both you and eligible dependents. A 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with a 5% employer match. 8 paid holidays and PTO accrual. Professional and personal growth are equally important to us; we offer advancement opportunities and are committed to continuing education and mentorship opportunities for all our team members.

Cushing Terrell’s Work Smart Program is a flexible work arrangement designed to acknowledge and embrace flexibility in our work environments and preferences. While we prefer that our team enjoy the benefits of in-office work collaboration, team members in most roles with more than 3 years of professional experience may have the flexibility to work remotely, on a hybrid schedule, or 100% in the office.

View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Equity

Cushing Terrell is committed to pursuing, achieving, and preserving a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion – within our firm, partnerships, communities, and the places we design. We are invested in expanding awareness of different lived experiences, building capacity for understanding and mutual respect, and implementing practices that uphold our commitments.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/

We look forward to hearing from you!