Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER – WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTSBA | Seattle, Washington | Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days Per Week In-OfficeBase Salary: $110,000–$135,000

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
About BA BA is a national architecture and design firm whose integrated teams bring together architecture, interior design, research, sustainability, and other disciplines to create thoughtful, human-centered environments.At the heart of BA Design’s culture is a simple philosophy: Do good work. Enjoy the journey.
The OpportunityBA is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Workplace Environments to join its Seattle team and lead complex, design-driven projects within its growing workplace practice.
This role is focused on project management, client leadership, team coordination, and successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in architecture, interior design, or another relevant design discipline, along with demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and sophisticated projects.
The immediate work includes large-scale workplace environments ranging from several hundred thousand square feet to nearly one million square feet. BA is open to candidates with strong experience in workplace, science and technology, higher education, healthcare, or other complex design environments.
What You’ll DoLead the day-to-day management of large and complex design projectsManage one major project or multiple medium-sized projects, depending on project needsCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, interior designers, consultants, and other project partnersWork cooperatively with general contractor partersEstablish project priorities, workflows, meetings, agendas, and short-term look-aheadsSupport management of scope, schedule, resources, quality, and client expectationsParticipate actively in client meetings, presentations, coordination, and decision-makingServe as a communication link between clients, consultants, and internal project teamsTranslate changing project requirements into clear priorities and directionSupport design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration activitiesIdentify project risks and potential roadblocks and help drive solutionsMentor and support less experienced team membersPartner with Seattle leadership to strengthen project delivery and Project Management practices
What You’ll BringApproximately 10+ years of professional architecture, interior design, design, or related AEC experienceExceptional candidates with approximately 8+ years may be considered with significant Project Management experienceDemonstrated progression into meaningful Project Management responsibilityExperience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teamsStrong understanding of architectural and/or design project deliveryExperience coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal project teamsExperience working cooperatively with general contractors and their teamsStrong client-facing communication and presentation skillsStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage competing priorities, changing project conditions, and ambiguityExperience mentoring or developing less experienced professionalsAbility to balance big-picture project strategy with attention to detailComfort working in a collaborative, relatively flat team environmentAbility to work from BA’s Seattle office a minimum of three days per week
Preferred ExperienceWorkplace or corporate project experienceExperience managing projects of several hundred thousand square feet or largerScience and technology, higher education, healthcare, or complex institutional project experienceExperience working within a multidisciplinary architecture or design firmExperience managing multiple concurrent projectsProfessional architecture licensureInterest in mentorship, client development, or future leadership opportunities
Compensation & BenefitsAnticipated Base Salary: $110,000–$135,000, depending on experience.BA Design offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, short-term and long-term disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; and paid vacation, sick, holiday, and volunteer time. xzbcwsv
Relocation may be available for the right candidate.