Home Based Museum Exhibit Project Manager Jobs in Bothell, WA

Who We Are

Bassetti/HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, Bassetti/HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Why Join Bassetti/HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:

• Culture: We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
• Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
• Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

Job Summary

The Project Manager leads medium to large architectural projects from early planning through construction, overseeing design development, budgeting, scheduling, specifications, and construction documents. The role serves as the primary client contact, ensures design intent is maintained, manages project teams, coordinates with agencies and consultants, and resolves project challenges while supporting profitability and strong client relationships.

This position is located in Seattle, Washington and will support Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and manage up to six team members across all project phases.
• Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback; assist with evaluations.
• Maintain primary client contact; manage client relationships and follow-through to secure repeat work.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing projections, fees, and billing.
• Prepare work plans, meeting minutes, change orders, RFIs, and professional correspondence.
• Review agreements, write RFPs, and negotiate contracts and fees.
• Collaborate with design, production, construction admin, and consultants to maintain design intent.
• Participate in design charrettes; promote design quality and integration of design principles.
• Coordinate with government agencies, utilities, and resolve plan check / approval issues.
• Review documents for quality, coordination, code compliance, and deliverable requirements.
• Oversee materials and systems selection; review cost estimates and perform value analysis.
• Supervise preparation of construction documents; ensure completeness of specifications.
• Support collection of aged accounts payable and contribute to resource-efficient project delivery.

Requirements

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in architectural document production, coordination, and project management.
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of contractual liabilities, fee calculations, and scope management.
• Ability to make sound decisions, exercise good judgment, and involve appropriate stakeholders.
• Ability to assign and delegate tasks respectfully to staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Ability to write/edit specifications and correspond with agencies, consultants, and clients.
• Strong organizational skills: goal-setting, prioritization, planning, and time management.
• Ability to estimate hours for tasks and complete work within agreed-upon budget.

The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $127,281 annually.

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.