Project Manager, Retail Architecture – Design

Ware Malcomb

Project Manager delivering innovative design projects to retail clients at Ware Malcomb. Leading teams on diverse projects nationwide and ensuring financial success and client satisfaction.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeOak Brook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

The compensation range is $90k-$125k, plus benefits.
Certain roles are bonus eligible.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AutoCADRevitMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelNewformabuilding codesproject managementconstruction documentscontract documents

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationclient managementteam collaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingleadershipnegotiationattention to detailfinancial management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureMaster’s degree in Architecture