Cushing Terrell Careers

Description

Position Description 

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 annually.

Required Qualifications** 

• Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in Architecture, Construction Administration, or equivalent.
• Experience: 10+ years job-related work experience with demonstrated competence.
• Licenses and certifications: Current architect license/registration or PM certification.
• Software: Working knowledge of Revit, Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Bluebeam, Outlook.
• Core knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the industry, strong design skills, client relations, problem-solving skills, ability to learn and adapt.

Preferred Qualifications** 

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.
• Budgetary management skills and ability to forecast the people resources needed for projects.

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities*** 

• Prepares fee proposals and add fee services, develops and negotiates contracts.
• Collaborates with design leaders and other disciplines to produce project budgets. 
• Ensures project profitability remains at 20% or higher in some cases.
• Reviews and reassesses projects weekly to maintain earned value and ensure resources are properly utilized.
• Initiates and maintains projects and opportunities in Deltek Vision software.
• Develop project budget and develops project plan alongside project coordinators.  
• Coordinates Cushing Terrell’s project billing with the client’s accounting procedures, aligning with the client’s needs, in both timing and format.
• Manages accounts receivable and collections along with Cushing Terrell’s goal of being paid within 30 days of deadlines.
• Provides expert knowledge of project processes and delivers seamless communication to teams.
• Identifies and brings awareness to the client of possible services Cushing Terrell can provide.
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures the project schedule.
• Takes responsibility for overall process including management of budget, scope, and timing, as well as communication with the entire design team.
• Regularly assesses the client’s goals and ensures the team executes the project to match that vision.
• Collaborates closely with design leaders and teams.
• Strategically allocating team effort, utilizing resources, and reorganizing resources when necessary.
• Plans, communicates, and executes project deliverables and milestones with the team.
• Delivers holistic design decisions utilizing the appropriate team members early in the process.
• Schedules regular Project reviews with Principal in Charge
• Manages the QA/QC process through inception and completion including quality management investigating, research, and follow-up.

Working at Cushing Terrell 

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell 

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”  

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.  

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.   View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information. 

Things to Note 

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. 

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. 

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.