Architectural Services Project Manager - Chicago, IL
About The Position
Allegion is seeking an Architectural Services Consultant to promote professional door hardware specification services, including Division 8 and 28, to prospective architectural accounts as a "pull through" sales strategy. This individual will manage and oversee project lifecycles from the initial Schematic Design (SD) phase through the Construction Administration (CA) phase, potentially under an Architectural Consulting Agreement. The position offers a flexible remote work arrangement with occasional on-site visits as needed. Allegion is committed to providing the tools, support, and dynamic environment for success, fostering a culture where careers thrive with innovation and flexibility, enabling employees to achieve goals while maintaining work-life balance. The company reserves the right to make changes to the remote schedule as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, architecture, construction management, or door hardware consultancy required.
- High School Diploma required.
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory (Chicago, IL), limited overnight travel.
- Basic understanding of security systems integrations and electronic components.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience influencing others with a bias for action.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
- Company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Proactively manage the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget, while managing risk and ensuring quality control.
- Assist in developing project scope of services and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility in the development of door hardware solutions.
- Promote Allegion brands and architectural services.
- Procure project specification opportunities using industry knowledge and network.
- Utilize relationships and industry expertise to initiate architectural consulting agreements with firms.
- Collaborate closely with the local project sales team on specification projects and market meetings.
- Maintain excellent industry/competitor product knowledge by reviewing and understanding market data of competitive activity.
- Adapt to changes in the marketplace.
- Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion)
- Life Insurance (Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Wellness Program
- Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
- Community involvement and opportunities to give back
- Opportunities to leverage unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
