Job Description
Architectural Project Manager
Join a Mission-Driven A/E Firm That’s Building More Than Just Projects
Spees Design Build (SDB) is a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm driven by purpose, integrity, and technical excellence. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we specialize in delivering complex, mission-critical design solutions for federal agencies.
Our work directly supports those who serve, and we approach every project with a deep sense of responsibility and pride. At SDB, we are committed to delivering best-value solutions through collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to quality.
We foster a culture where people support one another, challenge the status quo, and grow together. From cross-disciplinary teamwork to shared successes, our environment encourages open communication, professional development, and meaningful work that makes a difference.
Where Potential Meets Purpose: Spees Design Build
We are currently seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our growing A/E team in Kent, WA. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex, multi-disciplinary design efforts for federal clients—including the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense—on projects that directly improve the built environment for Veterans and public-sector communities. From initial site visits through the development of detailed construction documents, our Project Managers serve as trusted leaders across the entire project lifecycle.
Project Managers at Spees Design Build are trusted for their ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on technical execution. Whether guiding a team through early design development or resolving challenges during construction, you’ll play a critical role in shaping solutions that are compliant, constructible, and mission-aligned. Our firm’s commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and service means every project is an opportunity to make a lasting, measurable impact.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related design discipline. Candidates without a degree may qualify with an active RA, PE, or AIA membership and equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive A/E experience, preferably on complex or federal projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to both clients and teams.
- Proven analytical and critical-thinking abilities to support design development and problem-solving.
- Strong knowledge of design and coordination tools.
- Demonstrated strength in leading efforts for A/E design projects.
- Hands-on experience preparing multi-disciplinary drawing sets and technical specifications.
- Understanding of applicable codes, building standards, and effective space planning strategies
- Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to contributing to a collaborative and inclusive studio culture.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of design, from planning to construction administration, for federal and state clients.
- Serve as primary client contact; manage scope, schedule, budget, and project performance.
- Oversee site visits, facility assessments, and existing condition surveys.
- Run design coordination meetings, stakeholder sessions, and client presentations.
- Review and approve drawings, specs, estimates, and bid packages for code and regulatory compliance (UFC, VA TIL, IBC, NFPA).
- Coordinate with staff and consultants to develop cohesive, technically sound solutions.
- Lead QA/QC reviews and enforce firm-wide quality standards.
- Provide construction support services: submittal/RFI reviews, site visits, punch lists, and progress checks.
- Mentor junior staff and promote adherence to design and documentation standards.
- Manage consultant scopes and assist with contract and fee negotiations.
- Contribute to firm initiatives and support special projects as needed.
What SDB offers:
Spees Design Build offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members. Benefits include:
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- 75% Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Fifteen (15) paid holidays annually
- Paid sick leave and a flexible paid time off (PTO) policy
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Salary Range
- $120,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications (DOE).
Spees Design Build Commitment
It is the employment policy and practice of Spees Design Build to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination based on race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental and physical disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate concerning compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfers. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals throughout the application, interviewing, and employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact us.
