Project Manager

WJW seeks a motivated, mission-driven, and technically savvy Project Manager with 7+ years of experience to join our team.

WJW Architects creates holistically conceived, intelligently crafted environments that empower and elevate the human experience. WJW’s inclusive, collaborative design process is fueled by curiosity, cultivated knowledge, integrity, and respect.

WJW provides a well-rounded work and learning environment in which to develop your professional skills and support your professional growth, while enabling your contributions to the design of built environments that have profound positive impacts on individuals and communities.

The Selected Applicant Will:
  • Participate in a collaborative design process with project teams, including principals and project architects.
  • Manage projects of varying scales through all phases, from initial concept to construction phase responsibilities.
  • Lead project design teams, including monitoring performance, assuring compliance with contractual agreements, and maintaining design and drawing quality.
  • Work closely with principals to meet client expectations while managing budgets and schedules.
  • Support underserved communities by helping to bring affordable housing, community redevelopment, senior living, and residential healthcare projects to life.
  • Thrive in a supportive work environment focused on education, exploration, staff development, and camaraderie.
The Position Requires:
  • B. Arch or M. Arch. Degree
  • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
  • Project Management experience on projects ranging from $5-$25 million.
  • Extensive experience with client, general contractor, and consultant relationships, communication, and coordination.
  • History of creation and oversight of project scheduling and project hourly account (Vantage Point experience a plus).
  • Experience drafting RFPs and contracts for owners and consultants.
  • Extensive BIM modeling experience in ArchiCad (preferred) or Revit.
  • Expertise in developing well-coordinated drawing sets through all project phases.
  • Ability to analyze and apply zoning ordinance and building code information to projects.
  • Experience navigating green rating programs including LEED, EGC, and NGBS.
  • Licensed as an architect in Illinois or surrounding states.
Salary & Benefits:
  • Starting salary range of $81,000-$106,000
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Simple IRA with company match
  • Pre-tax transit benefits
  • Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Paid parental, family, and medical leave
  • 15 days PTO and 9 paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Support for licensure through AXP and ARE processes, other accreditations, and ongoing educational endeavors
How to Apply:

Please submit a brief cover letter, resume, and portfolio to: careers@wjwarchitects.com.

WJW values a diverse workplace representative of the communities we serve, and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.

WJW is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any category protected by local, state or federal laws.

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