Project Manager, Multifamily Architecture & Design

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate all phases of the project (Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Document, and Construction services).
• Prepare project schedules.
• Discuss project health both administratively and technically with operations leader.
• Alert the Business Operations Manager to any changing project conditions that need to be elevated to office leadership.
• Maintain and update project planner weekly for staffing meetings with studio leadership.
• Issue add services and obtain approvals in a timely manner prior to starting additional scope work.
• Utilize company resource groups for design and preparation of design and construction documents.
• Provide construction services (site visits, review shop drawings, etc.).
• Coordinate with the contracts team for successful execution of the project contract.
• Represent Ware Malcomb at jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and project presentations.
• Assemble the consultant team for the project (identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts).
• Assist the studio leader and mentor junior project members within the office.
• Assist in writing and reviewing proposals and consultant team coordination with the studio leader.
• Coordinate with the accounting team regarding accounts receivable, consultants payable, and invoicing.
• Coordinate project consultants through all phases of the project.
• Work with the QC studio, peer reviewer, or dedicated Project Architect to review all phases of contract documents prior to issuance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the field of Architecture.
• Experience in multifamily projects, demonstrating project leadership.
• Experience with a variety of project types (garden-style, mid-rise, wrap, or podium) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• 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.

About Us

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 worldwide. 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 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.

This is a full-time, long-term position.