Architectural Services Project Manager - Chicago, IL
About The Position
Allegion is a company dedicated to safety and security, specializing in security around the doorway and beyond with over 40 brands and 14,000+ employees globally. They are recognized for their exceptional workplace culture, having received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for three consecutive years. This role, based in Chicago, IL, focuses on promoting professional door hardware specification services (Division 8 and 28) to architectural accounts as a "pull through" sales strategy. The individual will manage project lifecycles from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Administration (CA), potentially under an Architectural Consulting Agreement. The position offers a flexible remote work arrangement with occasional on-site visits required. Allegion does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status.
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.
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)
- Life Insurance
- 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
