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Project Manager, Retail Architecture & Design

Waremalcomb · Oak Brook, IL

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. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/ 

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.

Your Role

  • 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 of building codes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents
  • Operations pay context

    Based on 4,450 disclosed Operations salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $111K/year, with most offers between $83K and $145K (10th–90th percentile: $65K–$185K).

    This posting lists $85K–$100K, below the $111K market median.

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