Project Manager, Retail Architecture & Design

Waremalcomb; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is a forward-thinking design firm seeking a Project Manager to lead retail design projects nationwide. You will manage internal and external teams, ensure budgets and work plans are met, and develop contract documents. As the primary client contact, your leadership and service will drive project success.

You will oversee all phases and coordinate design and construction documentation with consultants and trades, ensuring code compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Architecture.
• Experience managing retail roll out or food & beverage projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• AutoCAD and Revit skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Newforma.
• Thorough knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate design and construction documents.
• Plan, schedule, and control project phases.
• Provide construction services (site visits, shop drawing reviews).
• Be the key contact with the client, and their consultants and representatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client liaison

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Newforma

MS Office suite

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer.

Overview

As a Project Manager at Ware Malcomb, you will deliver innovative design projects to diverse clients through all phases. You will lead internal and external teams, be financially responsible for projects by adhering to budgets and workplans and oversee the development of contract documents. As the primary client contact, your leadership and exceptional client service ensures project success.

This position would work on retail projects for diverse corporate clients on projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the projects, start to finish.
• Utilize the company's resource groups for design, preparation of design and construction documents.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate each of the phases of the project.
• Provide construction services (Site visits, review shop drawings, etc.).
• Be the key contact with the client, and their consultants and representatives.
• Assemble consultant team for the project (Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts).
• Work with the Ware Malcomb consultants to coordinate all of the various trades to achieve a complete, coordinated set of contract documents and specifications for building permits and construction.
• Responsible for local, county, state and federal project code searches and analysis for each project.
• Be responsible for the financial success of all responsible projects.
• Communicate with clients, brokers, contractors, consultants, and team members.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the field of Architecture
• Experience managing retail roll out or food & beverage projects
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• AutoCAD and Revit skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Newforma
• Thorough knowledge ofbuilding codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents

This is a full-time, long-term position.