Project Manager - Kent, WA

Project Manager - Kent, WA
Spees Design Build (SDB) is seeking an experienced, full-time Project Manager to join our expanding team in Kent, WA.
This is a unique opportunity to lead architectural and engineering (A/E) design projects for federal and state government clients while contributing to a firm that prioritizes innovation, technical excellence, and mission-focused delivery.
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SDB provides specialized architecture, engineering, and project management consulting services to clients nationwide. With offices throughout the Pacific Northwest, we promote a collaborative, solution-oriented work environment where teams tackle complex infrastructure and facility design challenges.
In this role, you will serve as a Project Manager within our Design-Bid-Build division, overseeing multi-disciplinary design teams on federal projects across the continental United States. You will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with client standards and delivering high-quality, best-value solutions that reflect SDB's commitment to performance and integrity.
Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in architecture, engineering design, or related project delivery roles, following completion of a bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field is required. In lieu of a qualifying degree, candidates may be considered with a current and active Professional Engineer (PE) license, Registered Architect (RA) license, or American Institute of Architects (AIA) membership, provided they demonstrate equivalent qualifications through licensure and relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience managing A/E design projects for federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), U.S. Navy, NAVFAC, USACE, and the U.S. Air Force.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and Bluebeam; strong digital skills to support documentation, project tracking, and client presentations.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit in support of design coordination and review.
• Proven ability to lead stakeholder coordination, client engagement, and design negotiations across all phases of project development-from planning and design through construction administration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high-quality results within established budgets and deadlines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams through all phases of project delivery-including planning, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration-primarily for federal and state agency clients.
• Serve as the primary client interface, overseeing project execution to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and performance expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Direct and coordinate site investigations, facility assessments, and existing condition surveys to inform design decisions and ensure constructability.
• Facilitate internal design coordination meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and client presentations, including delivery of technical content and project updates to senior leadership.
• Oversee the preparation and quality control of design deliverables-drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages-ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and federal standards (e.g., UFC, VA TIL, IBC, NFPA).
• Collaborate with internal staff and external consultants to develop cohesive, innovative, and technically sound design solutions.
• Lead QA/QC reviews of construction documents and ensure rigorous application of firm-wide quality assurance protocols across all submittals.
• Provide construction phase services, including submittal and RFI review, site visits, punch list development, and construction progress monitoring.
• Mentor and support junior staff, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to best practices and design standards.
• Manage consultant scopes of work, support contract negotiation, and collaborate with contracts/procurement teams on proposal and fee reviews.
• Uphold ethical standards, maintain compliance with SDB internal policies, and ensure responsible stewardship of project resources.
• Support broader organizational goals by contributing to special projects and firm-wide initiatives as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Infrequent travel may be required.

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:

• 75% Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• 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 (for eligible positions)

Salary Range

• $120,000 - $180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications (DOE).

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.