Hybrid Project Manager, Interior Architecture – Design

at Ware Malcomb

• Job title: Project Manager, Interior Architecture – Design
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Project Manager at Ware Malcomb leading interior design projects from concept to construction. Responsible for financial management, team oversight, and excellent client service.

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 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the field of Interior Design or Architecture
• Diverse project experience, including workplace, retail or other commercial
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• NCIDQ or ARIDO preferred
• 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

Benefits

• The compensation range is $85k-$95k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.