Project Manager, Architecture

Ware Malcomb•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Project Manager to join their growth-oriented team. This role involves delivering innovative design projects to diverse clients through all phases, leading internal and external teams, managing project budgets and workplans, and overseeing the development of contract documents. The Project Manager will serve as the primary client contact, ensuring project success through leadership and exceptional client service. The firm emphasizes a team-oriented, collaborative approach, blending visionary design with seamless project delivery.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in the field of Architecture
Diverse commercial experience including Industrial, office, and/or retail project experience
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

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate phases of the project, including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction document, and construction services.
Prepare the project schedule.
Discuss 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, including site visits and review of shop drawings.
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, identifying scope of work, collecting fees, selecting consultants, and facilitating 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.