Architectural Project Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or a related field is required.
- At least 8 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm is required.
- Experience leading teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery is required.
- Experience in the Puget Sound area working on high-rise projects with full-service experience is required.
- Basic knowledge of architectural contracts and contract execution procedures is required.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office is required.
- Expertise using collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Microsoft Teams is required.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions is required.
- Manage project teams through all project phases and ensure deliverables align with contracts, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
- Ensure required contracts are in place before beginning contract deliverables.
- Create and maintain milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans.
- Create and maintain detailed Project Charters, including comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans.
- Assist with project proposals and requests for proposal responses.
- Monitor project financial status and complete intermediate financial reviews with Team Leads or the Principal-in-Charge.
- Review monthly project invoicing and consultant billing.
- Produce and issue weekly project updates covering contract deliverables, financial updates, contracts, and permitting reports.
- Lead or direct internal and external project team meetings.
- Participate in quality control procedures, including reviewing externally distributed project deliverables.
- Oversee team activities during Construction Administration, including reviewing requests for information and submittal logs and attending project owner-architect-contractor meetings.
- Review site visit reports and punch lists before issuance.
- Host internal and external project debrief meetings after construction activities are completed.
- Initiate project closeout procedures following substantial completion and finalize them according to contractual obligations.
- Manage internal and external resources to ensure consistent quality and project profitability.
- Manage team member performance and provide accurate, relevant feedback.
- Conduct monthly one-on-one check-ins with internal team members.
- Conduct mid-year and year-end performance reviews.
- Professional licensure is preferred.
About the company
MG2 is a global studio that provides architecture, design, construction, and branding services. It uses strategy and technical know-how to plan and build spaces that serve communities, enhance consumer experiences, and support client programs. Projects are carried out through integrated teams across multiple offices, combining architecture, interior design, engineering, and branding to deliver end-to-end outcomes for brands large and small. The company distinguishes itself by its size, global reach, and emphasis on social responsibility and people-centered culture, which it believes helps create places that people want to be. Its goal is to shape environments that connect people with brands and communities through thoughtful, scalable design and execution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MG2 ranked #22 on BD+C's 2026 Top 200 Architecture Firms list.
- June 2026 sustainability report strengthens credibility with ESG-focused retailers and institutional clients.
- August 2026 Flight Club coverage and Oregon farmworker housing expand visible, current win momentum.
What critics are saying
- Colliers will rebrand MG2, risking client defection and talent churn during 2025 integration.
- Experiential retail depends on discretionary spending; one weak cycle can slash project pipelines fast.
- Architecture margins face existential pressure if Colliers centralizes MG2's brand into commodity delivery.
What makes MG2 unique
- 2024-12-04, Colliers Engineering & Design bought MG2, broadening multidisciplinary delivery.
- MG2 combines retail, hospitality, branding, and architecture across seven offices, including Seattle and Shanghai.
- Flight Club Seattle and Camino Colibri show unusual strength in experiential and affordable housing.
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