Project Manager, Architecture - Industrial Cold & Food (ICF)

Ware Malcomb
Oak Brook, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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. -at-ware-malcomb/

Ware Malcomb is an industry leader in the Industrial Cold and Food sector, having designed facilities for innovative clients across regions firmwide. We understand the complex requirements of cold building construction, whether ground-up or renovation. We follow developments in refrigeration systems, materials handling, and fire suppression systems so we can best advise our clients on an integrated design approach.

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.

Your Role
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate phases of the project. Typical phases include conceptual, schematic, design development, construction document and construction services.
  • Prepare the project schedule.
  • Discuss the project health, both administratively and technically, with their operations leader.
  • Alert the Business Operations Manager to any changing project conditions that need to be elevated to office leadership.
  • Maintain and weekly update the project planner for all phases of projects to discuss during weekly staffing meetings with studio leadership.
  • Issue add services and get them approved in a timely manner prior to starting work on any additional scope.
  • Utilize Ware Malcomb’s resource groups for design, preparation of design and construction documents.
  • Provide construction services (site visits, review shop drawings, etc.)
  • Coordinate with the contracts team for the successful execution of the project contract.
  • Represent Ware Malcomb at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and project presentations when required.
  • Assemble the consultant team for the project; Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts.
  • Assist the studio leader by being a resource to mentor junior project members.
  • Assist in writing and reviewing proposals and the consultant team with the studio leader.
  • Coordinate with the accounting team regarding accounts receivable, consultants payable, and invoicing.
  • Coordinate the project consultants through all phases of the project.
  • Work with the QC studio, peer reviewer, or dedicated Project Architect to review all phases of the contract documents prior to issuance.
  • Assist the studio or office leader with marketing as requested to existing and new clients for repeat or new work.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in the field of Architecture
  • Experience working in any of the following project types: Cold Storage, Food Processing and Production Facilities, Cold Laboratories, Cold Medical and Pharmaceuticals
  • 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

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 .

Posted 2026-03-26

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