Architectural Project Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL seeks an Architectural Project Manager for direct hire. Responsible for managing design and construction documentation, permitting, and site observations, with SD/DD/CD drawing production and strong QA/QC.

Requires proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and related tools; team coordination with consultants and vendors is essential. Role demands independent work, code interpretation, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Revit and/or AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and 3D visualization tools.
• Produces SD, DD, and CD drawing sets using established templates.
• Strong QA/QC of drawings prior to submission to PM and client.
• Interprets and applies building codes to commercial projects.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and adapts to project needs.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback from team.

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments reliably while meeting deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintains strong organizational skills and effectively retains and shares knowledge with team members
• Reviews Construction Documents for accuracy and quality; prepares redlines and corrections for review, bidding, permitting, and construction
• Identifies, researches, and develops solutions to technical and design challenges
• Performs comprehensive code research to ensure compliance throughout design and construction documentation
• Manages the permitting process from submission through approval
• Coordinates projects with all external consultants and vendors
• Conducts and manages site observations, preparing detailed site visit reports
• Oversees the Construction Administration phase, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and participating in OAC meetings
• Creates and maintains project documentation in accordance

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

PowerPoint

Enscape

3D Studio Max

Job description

Title: Architectural Project Manager

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Hire Type: Direct hire

Compensation: 76-88k

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision,401K, PTO, Holiday Pay

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments reliably while meeting deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintains strong organizational skills and effectively retains and shares knowledge with team members
• Reviews Construction Documents for accuracy and quality; prepares redlines and corrections for review, bidding, permitting, and construction
• Identifies, researches, and develops solutions to technical and design challenges
• Performs comprehensive code research to ensure compliance throughout design and construction documentation
• Manages the permitting process from submission through approval
• Coordinates projects with all external consultants and vendors
• Conducts and manages site observations, preparing detailed site visit reports
• Oversees the Construction Administration phase, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and participating in OAC meetings
• Creates and maintains project documentation in accordance

Qualifications

• Proficient in Revit and/or AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft PowerPoint, Enscape, and/or 3D Studio Max
• Supports high-quality drawing production through thorough QA/QC of personal and team work prior to submission to the Senior Project Manager and client
• Actively seeks to expand knowledge by mastering assigned tasks through proactive involvement and initiative
• Produces SD, DD, and CD drawing sets using established examples and template standards
• Confidently interprets and applies applicable building codes to commercial projects
• Works independently with minimal oversight from the team lead
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of commercial architectural processes
• Adaptable to changing project needs and receptive to new ideas and feedback

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.