Senior Project Manager, Architecture

Ware Malcomb; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver innovative design projects from concept through construction. You will lead internal and external teams, manage budgets and work plans, and oversee contract document development.

As the primary client contact, your leadership and exceptional service ensure project success, while coordinating with consultants and mentoring junior staff to support growth and repeat business.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in architecture.
• Experience working on retail projects strongly preferred.
• 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

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate phases of the project.
• Prepare the project schedule.
• Discuss the project health, both administratively and technically, with their operations leader.
• Alert the Business Operations Manager to any changing project conditions that need to be elevated to office leadership.
• Maintain and weekly update the project planner for all phases of projects to discuss during weekly staffing meetings with studio leadership.
• Issue add services and get them approved in a timely manner prior to starting work on any additional scope.
• Utilize Ware Malcomb’s resource groups for design, preparation of design and construction documents.
• Provide construction services (site visits, review shop drawings, etc.)
• Coordinate with the contracts team for the successful execution of the project contract.
• Represent Ware Malcomb at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and project presentations when required.
• Assemble the consultant team for the project; Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts.
• Assist the studio leader by being a resource to mentor junior project members.
• Assist in writing and reviewing proposals and the consultant team with the studio leader.
• Coordinate with the accounting team regarding accounts receivable, consultants payable, and invoicing.
• Coordinate the project consultants through all phases of the project.
• Work with the QC studio, peer reviewer, or dedicated Project Architect to review all phases of the contract documents prior to issuance.
• Assist the studio or office leader with marketing as requested to existing and new clients for repeat or new work.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Budget management

Team coordination

Architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Newforma

Job description

As a Senior 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.

Your Role

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate phases of the project. Typical phases include conceptual, schematic, design development, construction document and construction services.


• Prepare the project schedule.


• Discuss the project health, both administratively and technically, with their operations leader.


• Alert the Business Operations Manager to any changing project conditions that need to be elevated to office leadership.


• Maintain and weekly update the project planner for all phases of projects to discuss during weekly staffing meetings with studio leadership.


• Issue add services and get them approved in a timely manner prior to starting work on any additional scope.


• Utilize Ware Malcomb’s resource groups for design, preparation of design and construction documents.


• Provide construction services (site visits, review shop drawings, etc.)


• Coordinate with the contracts team for the successful execution of the project contract.


• Represent Ware Malcomb at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and project presentations when required.


• Assemble the consultant team for the project; Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts.


• Assist the studio leader by being a resource to mentor junior project members.


• Assist in writing and reviewing proposals and the consultant team with the studio leader.


• Coordinate with the accounting team regarding accounts receivable, consultants payable, and invoicing.


• Coordinate the project consultants through all phases of the project.


• Work with the QC studio, peer reviewer, or dedicated Project Architect to review all phases of the contract documents prior to issuance.


• Assist the studio or office leader with marketing as requested to existing and new clients for repeat or new work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the field of Architecture


• Experience working on retail projects strongly preferred


• 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

This is a full-time, long-term position.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.
The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

The compensation range is $103k-$121k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.