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Project Manager (Architecture License is Required)

Cuningham


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105000 - 150000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Cuningham we design with deep respect for the real world the budgets the schedules the codes and the people who will use the spaces we create. That respect shows up most clearly in how a project gets managed. Were looking for a Project Manager who is a licensed Architect to join our Denver office and lead project teams through every phase with the kind of steady judgment that comes from experience across markets keeping projects grounded in both craft and reality.

This role is built for a licensed architect who has led work across multiple markets civic and mixed-use experience preferred and is willing and able to work across market types as our project needs shift. Youll coordinate scope schedules budgets and contracts across client and consultant groups building teams that do their best work because they feel supported doing it. We believe in getting better together and that starts with project leaders who care about the people around them as much as the outcomes theyre driving toward. If youve got a track record of spotting opportunities for additional services or contributing to business development even better wed love to put that instinct to use in service of a world made better by selfless design.

What Youll Do:
  • Lead small to medium project teams to successful outcomes aligned with project goals and success metrics
  • Build high performing teams alongside the Project Executive and other project leaders assessing team strengths and growth areas and assigning tasks accordingly
  • Develop scope deliverables schedules and fees into comprehensive proposals in collaboration with project leadership
  • Support design and technical leaders in delivering coordinated packages across multi-discipline multi-phase projects
  • Maintain and update work plans labor plans schedules and team tasks on a regular basis
  • Foster collaboration open communication and accountability across the team raising issues to the Project Executive as needed
  • Monitor project budgets and align tasks and deliverables with team time and performance
  • Plan and lead internal and external meetings and communications
  • Manage project financial performance using Vantagepoint and related reporting tools
  • Identify opportunities for additional services and pursue those fees proactively
  • Identify and manage project risk raising concerns with the Project Executive as they arise
  • Own day to day client relations in coordination with the Project Executive
  • Administer owner and consultant contracts including budget schedule and scope reviews with clients
  • Maintain oversight of technical submissions requiring a signature and seal
  • Support Studio Leaders with staffing decisions and revenue projections
  • Contribute to the project pursuit process including proposal content and interview preparation
What Were Looking For:
  • Architecture License is required
  • 10 years of project management experience across multiple markets with civic healthcare and mixed use experience preferred
  • Willingness and ability to work across a range of market sectors as project needs require
  • Business development experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office Bluebeam AIA Contracts MS Project (or similar) and Deltek Vantagepoint
  • Familiarity with Revit/BIM 360 Miro and Microsoft Teams
  • A steady hand for managing risk budget and schedule without losing sight of the people or the design
  • A genuine curiosity about how projects and teams can work better and the follow through to make that happen
  • Care for the people you work with clients and teammates alike as much as for the projects themselves
$105000 - $150000 a year
Compensation provided is based on our national range which varies by work location and may also depend on accreditation experience and responsibilities. Our talent management team can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Compensation range updated 1/18/2026.
Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance dental insurance vision insurance an employee wellness program life and disability insurance 401k retirement savings plan paid holidays and paid time off.

Why Cuningham

At Cuninghamwebelieve the best work happens when people are supported challenged and connected. Whether collaborating across teams engaging with our communities or shaping meaningful design solutions webringpragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project and we support each other through it all.

We nurturean equitablework environment where curiosity is celebrated craft is valued and growth is a team thatbrings low-egoexpertiseand active leadership day-to-dayyoullwork on complex high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.

Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age genetic information national origin disability military or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

IC


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Cuningham is an architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture firm. Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.

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