Project Architect

Ware Malcomb
Oak Brook, IL
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior-level architects who manage complex design workflows and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of experience and a track record in managing complex projects from design to construction.
    — “10+ years of experience in the field of Architecture”
  • Licensed architects with strong code analysis and construction documentation skills, ideally in commercial real estate.
    — “Responsible for local, county, state, and federal project code searches and analysis”
  • Individuals who thrive in team-oriented environments and have experience mentoring junior staff.
    — “mentoring team members on design strategies and delivery methods”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail in contract documents.
    — “Responsible for technical success and the quality of drawings”
  • Candidates should be prepared for public design review meetings and project presentations.
    — “Represent Ware Malcomb at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Well versed in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate multiple consultants and trades for complete project delivery.
    — “coordinate all of the various trades to achieve a complete set of contract documents”
  • Showcase your experience with construction administration tasks like site visits and shop drawing reviews.
    — “Provide construction administration services including site visits, review shop drawings, etc.”
  • Demonstrate your expertise in building codes with specific examples from past projects.
    — “Thorough knowledge of building codes”
  • Include examples of managing project schedules and deadlines in collaboration with project managers.
    — “Work with the Project Manager to prepare a projection of the project’s schedule and deadlines”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managed successful project completions
  • coordinated with consultants and clients
  • ensured code compliance
Typical background
architecture degree10+ years of experience in architecture

Skills & requirements

Required

ArchitectureProject ManagementConstruction DocumentsCode ComplianceQuality Control

Preferred

RevitAutocadBluebeam

Stack & domain

ArchitectureRevitAutocadBluebeamMicrosoft OfficeBuilding CodesConstruction AdministrationProject ManagementQuality ControlTechnical SkillsDesign StrategiesDelivery MethodsClash ResolutionConstruction DocumentsSpecificationsProject Code SearchesPublic Design ReviewDevelopment Approval MeetingsProject PresentationsCommunicationProblem-solvingDecision-makingNegotiationTeamworkLeadership

About the role

Original posting from Ware Malcomb via Lever

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 Architect at Ware Malcomb, you will manage the design development, construction documents, and specification of projects. You will oversee the production of drawing sets while mentoring team members on design strategies and delivery methods. As a licensed architect in your jurisdiction, your quality control and technical skills drive the success of projects.

Your Role:

  • Responsible for the contract drawings from start to finish.
  • Work with the Project Manager to prepare a projection of the project’s schedule and deadlines.
  • Manage clash resolution for complex project types.
  • Provide construction administration services including site visits, review shop drawings, etc.
  • Responsible for local, county, state, and federal project code searches and analysis.
  • Represent Ware Malcomb at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and make project presentations as needed.
  • Work with the QC studio and/or peer reviewer to review all contract documents prior to issuance.
  • Assist the office lead or studio lead and Project Manager in assembling the consultant team for the project as required; Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts.
  • Work with Ware Malcomb contracted consultants and the client’s consultants to coordinate all of the various trades to achieve a complete set of contract documents and specifications which will be used for building permits and construction.
  • Responsible for technical success and the quality of drawings.
  • Work with the Specifications Team to create project manuals.
  • Review RFI’s and Submittals for consistency with the project drawings.

Qualifications:

  • Architecture License
  • 10+ years of experience in the field of Architecture
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
  • Well versed in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
  • Thorough knowledge of building codes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents

Compensation:

The compensation range is $88k-$104k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.   

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 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, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also 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.

Source: Ware Malcomb careers (Lever)

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