Design Project ManagerLocation: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule
Epstein is seeking Design Project Manager to join our growing team. This key position effectively plans, coordinates, and tracks all project related design activities in a manner that ensures successful project completion through adherence to project schedules, design budgets, programmatic requirements, cost expectations, and quality objectives.
OverviewThe Design Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design projects from project initiation through design, construction, and project closeout. This individual will manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and client expectations while coordinating the activities of internal design disciplines, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have experience managing complex architecture and engineering projects and be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience with industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, or other technically complex facilities is preferred. Experience working in a design-build environment is also highly valued.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare, negotiate and finalize contracts for architectural/engineering services or design/build services
- Deliver strategic and creative project solutions.
- Develop, implement and oversee a project plan for the completion of the scope of work
- Communicate understanding of scope including complex technical items to client, contractors and design team in effective ways for them to understand
- Develop and assure design schedules are maintained
- Forecast anticipated staffing resource requirements
- Support and coordinate interface between the design/build team
- Manage and control project financials to ensure project profitability. Enter and maintain financial information in the PM System.
- Oversee project invoicing and fee collection
- Maintain and enhance client relationships
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience as a Project Manager leading multi-disciplinary design teams
- Strong project management, scheduling, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, deadlines, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proficiency with project scheduling, reporting, and document-management tools.
- Knowledge of basic accounting, budgeting, and cost allocation procedures
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
- Design / Build experience preferred
BenefitsEpstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
- Flexible benefit plans
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
To help secure our employees' financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
We also support a healthy work-life balance through:
- Half-day Fridays
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:
- Professional license reimbursement
- Industry association reimbursement
- Internal training programs
- Leadership development programs
- Educational assistance
CompensationIndividual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually.
