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As a Project Manager at Ware Malcomb, you will deliver innovative interior design projects from initial concept to construction. 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.
Your Role
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate all phases of the project, including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction services, while maintaining a strong design vision from concept through construction in collaboration with the Studio Manager.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, landlords, consultants, and internal teams throughout the duration of the project.
Coordinate directly with landlords, property management teams, and consultants to review building standards, approvals, and project requirements.
Conduct site visits, field surveys, and construction site observations as required to support project development and execution.
Guide and mentor junior team members in the preparation of test fits, design presentations, and construction documents, ensuring quality and accuracy across deliverables.
Work closely with junior staff to develop drawing sets and maintain alignment with project timelines and design intent.
Prepare and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and weekly project planners, and collaborate with the Studio Manager to allocate team resources.
Discuss project health, both administratively and technically, with operations leadership and escalate changing project conditions to the Business Operations Manager as needed.
Lead consultant coordination, including assembling the team, defining scope, collecting fees, facilitating contracts, and managing consultants through all phases of the project.
Utilize Ware Malcomb’s resource groups for design and documentation and coordinate with QC teams and peer reviewers to review contract documents prior to issuance.
Coordinate with the contracts team for the successful execution of project agreements and issue additional services for approval prior to initiating out-of-scope work.
Support financial management by coordinating with the accounting team on accounts receivable, consultant payables, and invoicing.
Represent Ware Malcomb at jurisdictional design reviews, development approval meetings, and client presentations as required.
Assist studio leadership with proposals, consultant coordination, and marketing efforts for new and repeat business.
Qualifications
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
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.
