Design Project Manager Jobs in Washington

Design Project Manager jobs in Washington are consistently active, with strong demand concentrating in the technology, aerospace, and architecture sectors and openings at every level from junior coordinator through senior program lead. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond are the primary hiring markets, anchored by major employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Skanska, which maintain large, ongoing design and construction portfolios in the region. Interior design project management, digital product design, and large-scale commercial construction management are the most sought-after specialties across Washington listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerTKDA
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring6
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Sales Project Manager (Design & Build)
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Sales Project Manager (Design & Build)
BB-Builders pro
Bellevue, Washington
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$100k - $300k/yr
On-Site

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Associate Project Engineer - Design
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Associate Project Engineer - Design
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Pullman, Washington
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$82k - $122k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Fire Protection Project Engineer/ Design Trainee
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Entry Level Fire Protection Project Engineer/ Design Trainee
Red Hawk Fire Protection
Puyallup, Washington
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$22 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Design Authority Project Engineer – Site Projects Engineering (Advanced Reactors)
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Design Authority Project Engineer – Site Projects Engineering (Advanced Reactors)
Framatome North America
Richland, Washington
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$126k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics

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Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager
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Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager
RedCloud Consulting
Seattle, Washington
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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Design Project Manager Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
2 jobs
Pullman
1 job
Spokane
1 job
Bellevue
1 job
Puyallup
1 job
Richland
1 job

Design Project Manager Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

TKDA1 open role
Horrocks1 open role
BB-Builders pro1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in design project manager jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or a related field
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing design deliverables, timelines, and cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Procore, Asana, or Microsoft Project
  • Strong familiarity with Washington building codes and permitting processes for applicable roles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and client-facing work

Design Project Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design project manager in Washington?

Most design project manager roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or a closely related field. From there, employers typically expect a few years of hands-on design coordination experience before promoting or hiring into a project manager title. Earning a Project Management Professional credential strengthens candidacy significantly. Washington does not require a state-issued license for the general design project manager title, though roles that involve stamping construction documents require a licensed architect or engineer on the project team.

How much do design project managers make in Washington?

Design project managers in Washington earn a median of about $124,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,750 for the lowest 10% to over $202,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire design project managers in Washington?

Employers hiring design project managers in Washington right now include TKDA, Horrocks, and BB-Builders pro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, aerospace facilities, and commercial construction activity means hiring tends to be consistent across both private-sector clients and large general contractors operating throughout the Puget Sound region.

Which Washington cities have the most design project manager jobs?

Seattle, Pullman, and Spokane account for the most design project manager openings in Washington. Seattle's density of technology companies, architecture firms, and major commercial development drives the largest share of listings, while Bellevue and Redmond draw significant demand from corporate campus projects tied to the area's established technology employers, pulling roles out of central Seattle into the Eastside corridor.

Are there remote design project manager jobs in Washington?

Yes, though the opportunity varies by specialization. About 50% of design project manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a role that often requires site visits, vendor meetings, and in-person client reviews. Digital product design project managers working for technology companies tend to find the most fully remote options, while those managing physical construction or interior build-outs typically work on a hybrid schedule at minimum.

How can I get hired as a design project manager in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a design coordinator or project assistant role at an architecture firm, general contractor, or in-house corporate real estate team. Large Washington employers such as Amazon and major firms like NBBJ or Skanska periodically hire junior coordinators and recent graduates into structured project support roles. Building a portfolio of coordinated deliverables, even from academic or freelance projects, and pairing it with a CAPM or PMP coursework completion gives candidates a clear edge over those without it.

Where can I find and apply to design project manager jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to design project manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles by location or specialty, find the ones that match your background, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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