Project Manager, Retail Architecture & Design

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

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