Design Project Manager

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401(k) plan

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Job summary

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction is seeking a Design Project Manager in Chicago for leading multidisciplinary design projects from initiation through closeout. The role focuses on scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and client expectations across internal teams, consultants, and contractors.

Ideal candidates have experience with complex facilities (industrial/manufacturing/food & beverage) and design-build environments, with a collaborative, fast-paced style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Strong project management, scheduling, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and creative project solutions.
• Develop, implement and oversee a project plan for the scope of work.
• Communicate scope, including complex technical items, to client, contractors and design team.
• Develop and assure design schedules are maintained.
• Forecast staffing resource requirements.
• Coordinate interface between the design/build team.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, PM

Tools

PM System

Scheduling tools

Document management

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking Design Project Manager to join our growing team. This key position effectively plans, coordinates, and tracks all project related design activities in a manner that ensures successful project completion through adherence to project schedules, design budgets, programmatic requirements, cost expectations, and quality objectives.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and “best-in-class” project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm’s success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

The Design Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design projects from project initiation through design, construction, and project closeout. This individual will manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and client expectations while coordinating the activities of internal design disciplines, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have experience managing complex architecture and engineering projects and be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Experience with industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, or other technically complex facilities is preferred. Experience working in a design‑build environment is also highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and creative project solutions.


• Develop, implement and oversee a project plan for the completion of the scope of work


• Communicate understanding of scope including complex technical items to client, contractors and design team in effective ways for them to understand


• Develop and assure design schedules are maintained


• Forecast anticipated staffing resource requirements


• Support and coordinate interface between the design/build team


• Manage and control project financials to ensure project profitability. Enter and maintain financial information in the PM System.


• Oversee project invoicing and fee collection


• Maintain and enhance client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.


• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager leading multi-disciplinary design teams


• Strong project management, scheduling, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, deadlines, vendors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.


• Proficiency with project scheduling, reporting, and document‑management tools.


• Knowledge of basic accounting, budgeting, and cost allocation procedures


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus


• Design / Build experience preferred

Benefits

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance


• Flexible benefit plans


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Parental leave

To help secure our employees’ financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We Also Support a Healthy Work‑life Balance Through

• Half-day Fridays


• Flexible working hours


• Hybrid work schedule


• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, We Encourage Professional Growth Through

• Professional license reimbursement


• Industry association reimbursement


• Internal training programs


• Leadership development programs


• Educational assistance

Compensation

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.

The salary range for this position is $100,000–$150,000 annually.

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non‑merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.epsteinglobal.com.