Architectural Project Manager - Food & Beverage

About the role

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager – Food & Beverage for its Seattle, WA office. The position is within the Consumer Experiences (CX) Market, focusing on designing and delivering fast‑moving retail and food‑and‑beverage projects that anticipate evolving user needs. The manager will lead project teams through contract management, design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration, while managing schedules, financial performance, client relationships, and overall design excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams through all phases, ensuring deliverables align with contracts, schedule, budget, and MG2 quality standards.
• Secure required contracts before execution of deliverables.
• Create and maintain milestone‑based project schedules and staffing workplans.
• Develop detailed Project Charters with comprehensive QA/QC plans.
• Assist with project proposals and RFP responses as requested.
• Continuously monitor project financial status and conduct intermediate financial reviews with Team Leads or Principal‑in‑Charge (PIC).
• Review monthly project invoicing and consultant billing.
• Produce and issue weekly project updates covering contract deliverables, financial status, contracts, and permitting reports.
• Lead or direct all internal and external project team meetings.
• Participate in Quality Control procedures, reviewing all externally distributed deliverables.
• Oversee construction administration activities, including weekly reviews of RFI and Submittal logs and attendance at OAC meetings.
• Review site visit reports and punch lists prior to issuance.
• Host internal and external debrief meetings after construction to identify improvement opportunities.
• Initiate project close‑out procedures following substantial completion, aligning with contractual obligations.
• Manage internal and external resources to ensure consistent quality and profitability.
• Continuously manage team performance, providing accurate feedback.
• Perform monthly 1:1 check‑ins with internal team members (People Managers only).
• Conduct mid‑year and year‑end performance reviews (People Managers only).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Programmatic/rollout Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• Professional licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams through milestone‑based project delivery.
• Basic knowledge of architectural contracts and execution procedures.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Expertise using collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job‑related communications.

Compensation

Salary range: $80,000 – $115,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Employer‑provided health care plan with reduced‑cost premium options, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• Employer‑sponsored family planning program and paid parental leave.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.
• 401(k) plan with eligible company match after a waiting period.
• Company culture initiatives such as monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end‑of‑year holiday party.