Senior Project Manager, Architecture - Industrial Cold & Food (ICF)

Ware Malcomb; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic design firm as a Senior Project Manager, where your creativity and leadership will shape innovative projects. In this role, you will manage diverse architectural projects, ensuring they meet client expectations while adhering to budgets and timelines. Your expertise in AutoCAD and Revit, along with over 10 years of experience, will be crucial as you lead internal teams and engage with clients. This established firm, known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will directly impact project success and client relationships. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architecture experience, especially in cold storage and food processing.
• Strong AutoCAD and Revit skills required for project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and train team members while maintaining a positive work environment.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Building Codes Knowledge

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Newforma

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Construction Documents

Project Budget Reports

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 and seamless project delivery. 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.

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 work plans, and oversee the development of contract documents. As the primary client contact, your leadership and exceptional client service ensures project success.

Your Role

• Responsible for the management of projects from start to finish; you are the project leader.
• Utilize the company's resource groups for design and preparation of design and construction documents.
• Provide construction services (site visits, review shop drawings, etc.).
• Be the key contact with the client and their consultants and representatives. Achieve repeat clients through great customer service.
• Responsible for local, county, state, and federal project code searches and analysis for each project.
• Responsible for the financial success of all responsible projects.
• Monthly review and comment on project budget reports, invoices, and pre-billing reports.
• Be a technical resource (codes and construction) to other Ware Malcomb PM/PAs.
• Communicate with clients, brokers, contractors, consultants, and team members.
• Mentor, train, and lead assigned team members.
• Create and lead a positive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the field of architecture.
• Experience working in any of the following project types: cold storage, food processing and production facilities, cold laboratories, cold medical and pharmaceuticals.
• 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.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer, and public/institutional 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, and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 15 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.