Cuningham

Project Manager

• Lead and manage small to medium project teams to successful outcomes in line with project goals, client satisfaction and firmwide initiatives.
• Build and support high performing teams alongside Project Executive and other project leaders consistent with established teaming process and share the responsibility for assessing team abilities and desired areas of growth and assign tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
• Develop and define scope, deliverables, schedules, and fees into comprehensive proposals in collaboration with the Project Executive and other project leaders.
• Assist project design and technical leaders in delivering coordinated packages across multi-discipline/multi-phase projects.
• Develop and update project work plans, labor plans, and project schedules and team tasks regularly.
• Motivate the project team to provide their best, foster collaboration and open communication as well as a high sense of accountability.
• Monitor the project budget and work with other project leaders and Project Executive to align the tasks and deliverables with employee time and performance.
• Plan and facilitate/delegate internal and external meetings and communications.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring project financial performance through available reports/tools.
• Responsible for identification of additional services on projects and pursuing those additional fees.
• Responsible for day-to-day client relations as determined with Project Executive and assisting project leadership as needed.
• Administer Owner and Consultant contracts.
• Submit to and review with clients matters pertaining to budget, schedule and scope of services.
• Maintain responsible oversight over technical submissions when required to sign and seal documents.
• Support leaders with staffing decisions and revenue projections.
• Participate in or lead the project pursuit process by informing, preparing and reviewing content for proposals/interviews.
• Manage and provide guidance and feedback on team and individual performance.

Project Manager, Architecture License Required

• Lead medium-sized to large project teams to successful outcomes in line with project goals, client satisfaction, and firmwide initiatives.
• Build and support high-performing teams in collaboration with Project Executives, assigning responsibilities aligned with team strengths and growth opportunities.
• Develop project proposals, including scope, deliverables, schedules, and fees, in partnership with project leaders.
• Coordinate with design and technical leaders to deliver integrated, multi-discipline project packages.
• Maintain and update project work plans, labor plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor financial performance and project metrics using Vantagepoint and related tools.
• Foster open communication, collaboration, and accountability within the team; provide guidance, feedback, and escalation as needed.
• Manage client relationships, contracts, communications, and risk in partnership with Project Executives.
• Review and submit matters related to budget, schedule, and scope; oversee technical submissions and sign/seal documents when required.
• Support leaders with staffing decisions, revenue projections, and business development efforts including proposals and interviews.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and secure fees when appropriate.
• Utilize MS Office, Bluebeam, AIA Contracts, MS Project (or similar), and Deltek Vantagepoint; stay familiar with Revit/BIM 360, Miro, and Microsoft Teams.

Project Manager, Hospitality & Entertainment

Designer

• Lead the interior design process for small to medium-scale hospitality projects across all phases.
• Develop strong design concepts, 3D models, and compelling presentations for client reviews.
• Present design ideas to clients and serve as the primary liaison between the client and project team.
• Manage specifications and selection of finishes, lighting, and furniture, including FF&E specifications and procurement coordination.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and material samples to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, contractors, and interdisciplinary teams for technical and design alignment.
• Apply regenerative and sustainable design approaches to enhance the built, social, and natural environments.
• Mentor junior team members by providing guidance, feedback, and thoughtful task assignments.
• Oversee preparation of accurate, code-compliant interior documentation that meets contract requirements.
• Participate in construction administration processes, including site visits and verifications.
• Support pursuits by preparing proposal content and participating in interviews.
• Contribute to interiors resource library development and maintenance.

Project Interior Designer

Architect

• Lead building performance simulations, including energy, daylighting, thermal comfort, embodied carbon, and water use, across all project phases.
• Utilize advanced tools such as DesignBuilder, Tally, One Click LCA, WUFI, Cove Tool, Forma, and Revit to perform modeling and analysis.
• Conduct life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) and benchmarking to inform early design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with codes and readiness for certifications such as LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge.
• Research emerging technologies, materials, and regenerative strategies to enhance building performance.
• Develop white papers, case studies, and internal best-practice guides to share knowledge firm-wide.
• Present performance findings at conferences, webinars, client workshops, and internal forums.
• Partner with architects, engineers and consultants to define measurable performance goals at project outset.
• Facilitate design charrettes and integrate performance strategies into project workflows.
• Provide continuous oversight of performance integration throughout all project phases.
• Develop, document, and refine sustainable design standards, tools, and workflows for firm-wide application.
• Mentor design team members in performance modeling, analysis interpretation, and application of strategies.
• Support business development efforts with performance-driven storytelling and proposal input.
• Communicate technical outputs effectively to designers and clients, providing high-level insights early and actionable recommendations later.
• Create compelling visualizations of performance data for diverse audiences.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert representing the firm in the marketplace.
• Stay current on evolving codes, policies, and incentives related to building performance.
• Contribute to the firm's reputation for innovation and leadership in regenerative design.

Building Performance Manager – Architectural

Content Writer

Bring your architectural expertise to the forefront of design excellence at Cuningham.
Prepare and manage project specifications in SpecLink Cloud across multiple project types including multifamily housing, hospitality, education, and other commercial and institutional types.
Edit Divisions 00 & 01 for varied owner requirements and delivery methods.
Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants through meetings and design reviews to align specification efforts.
Serve as a technical resource for products, materials, building systems, and performance standards.
Review drawings at each phase to maintain consistency; prepare addenda; evaluate substitutions; oversee outsourced spec quality.
Support quality management processes validating compliance with codes, regulations, and firm standards.
Stay current on client, project, and regional requirements; engage with product representatives to refine material selections.
Mentor and train staff in specification writing, best practices, and related software.
Lead development of CSI MasterFormat specifications that integrate with drawings and champion sustainability.

Senior Specifications Writer

• Prepare specifications using SpecLink Cloud across multiple project types, including multifamily housing, hospitality, education, and other commercial and institutional types.
• Edit Divisions 00 & 01 documents to address varied owner requirements and multiple delivery methods.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants through meetings and design reviews to align specification efforts.
• Serve as a resource on products, materials, systems, and building technologies.
• Coordinate with Architecture, Interior Design, and project teams to ensure consistency and technical accuracy.
• Integrate specifications with construction document sets for full coordination.
• Uphold Cuningham’s standards and regenerative design objectives in all documentation.
• Translate design decisions into technical and performance specifications for the project team.
• Maintain awareness of project, client, and region-specific standards, codes, and regulations.
• Review drawings during each phase to ensure alignment with specifications.
• Support addenda and documentation during construction administration.
• Support product substitution reviews and outsourced specifications quality checks.
• Assist with compliance and quality management processes.
• Meet with product representatives and share insights with the broader design team.
• Perform work with minimum degree of oversight.