Justice Project Manager

Dewberry; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

529 College Savings Plans

Travel Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Job summary

Dewberry seeks a Project Manager – Justice Architect to lead high-profile court and public safety projects, blending business development, client leadership, and design oversight to grow the Architecture Practice.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, develop scope and budgets, ensure QA/QC, and coordinate with clients and agencies, with relocation assistance available for the right fit.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public and private sector work.
• Licensed Architect required.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile justice projects and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to achieve project goals.
• Develop scope, fees, and manage budgets and invoices.
• Coordinate QA/QC processes and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Support business development and marketing activities, including interviews and RFPs.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Business development

Budget management

Scheduling

Education

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Google SketchUp

Job description

Project Manager – Justice Architect

Location: Euphoria, IL; Elmhurst, IL; Tulsa, OK; Fairfax, VA or Orlando, FL. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Dewberry seeks a Project Manager – Justice Architect to lead high‑profile justice clients. This role combines business development, client and project management, and design expertise to support the growth of our Architecture Practice.

Responsibilities

• 10+ years of experience with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector work.
• Licensed Architect required.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Google SketchUp.
• Ability to lead project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborative approach to all aspects of the practice.
• Expert knowledge of local code requirements and efficient interface with jurisdictional agencies.
• Confident and effective interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• Comfortable participating in business development and marketing activities.
• Develop scope, fees, and manage project budgets, client/consultant invoices, agreements, and contracts.
• Manage project teams; advise the Architect in Responsible Charge/Office Director on resources and scheduling.
• Develop proposals with assistance of PIC(s) and/or the Architect in Responsible Charge/Office Director; participate in client interviews and marketing collateral development.
• Review and assure document accuracy for clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Coordinate QA/QC processes and compliance with the office’s Quality Advocate and Architect of Record; evaluate and ensure implementation of recommendations; communicate lessons learned to all staff.

Required Skills & Experience

• Work closely with Office Leadership to diversify and expand the company and office portfolio.
• Manage client relationships and day‑to‑day project needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to conceptualize, design, and produce project documentation.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities, including RFPs and interviews.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with new and existing clients, overseeing day‑to‑day project management for key projects.
• Supervise internal teams in the preparation of design deliverables for all design phases.
• Set, monitor, and maintain project budgets, work plans, and schedules throughout all design phases.

Benefits

Dewberry offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children, and a host of discounted purchase programs.

Compensation

Projected salary range: $111,000–$150,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Only recipients of an offer of employment will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report, conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.