Senior Project Manager - Architecture & Design

Waremalcomb; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb seeks a Project Manager to deliver innovative design projects for diverse clients across all phases. You will lead internal and external teams, manage budgets and workplans, and oversee contract documents with strong client service to ensure project success.

You will coordinate phases, prepare schedules, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with operations and contracts teams to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes in a dynamic design environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Architecture.
• Diverse commercial experience including Industrial, office, and/or retail project experience.
• 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. 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 the operations leader.
• Alert the Business Operations Manager to any changing project conditions that need to be elevated to office leadership.
• Maintain and 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

Communication skills

Project management

Contract documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Newforma

Job description

Ware Malcomb seeks a Project Manager to deliver innovative design projects for diverse clients across all phases. You will lead internal and external teams, manage budgets and workplans, and oversee contract documents with strong client service to ensure project success.

You will coordinate phases, prepare schedules, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with operations and contracts teams to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes in a dynamic design environment.