Ware Malcomb

Senior Project Manager, Architecture - Advanced Projects Group at Ware Malcomb (Phoenix, AZ)

Ware Malcomb· Phoenix, AZ·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Senior

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb

As a Senior Project Manager at Ware Malcomb, you will deliver innovative design projects to diverse clients through all phases. You will lead internal and external teams, be financially responsible for projects by adhering to budgets and workplans and oversee the development of contract documents. As the primary client contact, your leadership and exceptional client service ensures project success.

You will work on a specialized team focused on some of the most complex, large-scale advanced manufacturing projects in the world. This team partners with global technology leaders—including work on high-profile semiconductor fabrication—where precision, speed, and innovation are critical. It’s a unique opportunity to contribute to highly visible, technically demanding projects that are shaping the future of advanced industries.

Your Role

  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate phases of the project (Typical: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Document, and Construction services).
  • Preparation of project schedules.
  • Discusses their project health both administratively and technically with their operations leader.
  • Alerts the Business Operations Manager to any changing project conditions that need to be elevated to office leadership.
  • Maintains project planner for all phases of their projects and updates them each week to discuss during their weekly staffing meetings with studio leadership.
  • Issues add services and gets them approved in a timely manner prior to starting work on additional scope for any of their projects.
  • Utilize the company’s resource groups for design, preparation of design and construction documents. Provide construction services (Site visits, review shop drawings, etc.).
  • Coordinates with the contracts team for the successful execution of the project contract.
  • Represent WM at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and project presentations when required.
  • Assembles the consultant team for the project (Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts) as required.
  • Assists the studio leader and is a resource and mentor to junior project members within the office.
  • Assists in writing and reviewing proposals and the consultant team with the studio leader.
  • Coordinates with the accounting team regarding accounts receivable, consultants payable, and invoicing.
  • Coordinates the project consultants through all phases of the project.
  • Works with the QC studio, peer reviewer, or dedicated Project Architect to review all phases of the contract documents prior to issuance.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience on Life Science or other relevant Science & Technology projects; prior Project Manager experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated lab planning experience.
  • Experience overseeing the full life cycle of an S&T project, from programming and planning through CA and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes. Individual should be able to interact with code officials and other design professionals to resolve complex code issues.
  • Knowledge and experience designing wet and dry laboratories, and clean rooms.
  • Knowledge of clean room ISO standards.
  • Hazardous material containment and control area knowledge with respect to life science, pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments.
  • GMP and FDA regulatory understanding with respect to Cleanroom classifications and validations.
  • Excellent communication skills, a great personality and a strong work ethic.
  • Experience in the use of Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Deltek Vantagepoint experience is preferred.
  • Experience working with clients, as part of a team and be able to work independently.
  • Proven ability to manage schedule and budget for multiple projects of various sizes.

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

Why work at Ware Malcomb

  • Culture highlights: Recognized (2026) by Newsweek as a top midsize workplace for culture, belonging, community, and women. Values include integrity, positivity, philanthropy, and continuous learning.
  • Remote/hybrid/office policy: Hybrid work schedule (as stated on Life at Ware Malcomb page). Most job postings (e.g., Phoenix, Atlanta) are listed as “Hybrid — Full-Time.”
  • Notable perks/benefits:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision with HDHP option
    • Annual bonus/incentive compensation
    • 401(K) with company match
    • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
    • Employee Assistance Program & Financial Wellness Coach
    • Licensure and Certification benefits
    • Companywide mentoring program
    • WM Active wellness program (charity walks, team hikes, bike rides, social clubs)
    • WM Community philanthropic program
    • Ware Malcomb University: microlearning courses in technical and professional development
    • WM Foundation scholarships for employees’ children
  • Professional development: WM Leadership Academy, Emerging Leaders Program, AIA Continuing Education provider. Strong emphasis on internal growth and advancement.
  • Team environment: High integration and team-oriented approach — “we believe the power of partnership makes our team thrive.” Support for intercompany transfers.

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