Architect, Operations Manager

Position Overview

Airoom, Chicagoland’s premier design/build firm, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Procurement and Estimating to lead the Purchasing Department, manage material takeoffs, vendor negotiations, and cross‑department communication. The role is full‑time, permanent and based in Lincolnwood, IL.

• Manage and train Purchasing Department staff.
• Coordinate purchasing activities, issue purchase orders, and handle change orders.
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors; maintain purchasing database.
• Prepare cost estimates, track budgets, and generate weekly production reports.
• Implement and maintain take‑off and purchasing standards and P&L responsibility.
• Collaborate with sales, architecture, project, and operations managers.
• Coordinate inventory management and customer service within the department.
• Lead departmental strategies for cost management and integration with the design/build process.

• Minimum 5 years of management experience with hiring, training and supervising staff in a service organization.
• Broad knowledge of the construction industry across multiple disciplines and processes.
• Experience with estimating software, scheduling tools and CRM systems.
• Proficiency in vendor management, negotiation, pricing, logistics, and warranty support.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and report progress to senior management.
• Knowledge of construction standards, building techniques, and compliance with safety codes.
• Experience coordinating with designs, estimating, and production for projects up to 5 per week.
• Background check required.

• Residential construction experience: 5+ years (required).
• Managing team experience: 5+ years (required).
• Preferred:
  Architectural or civil engineering degree.
• Preferred:
  Illinois Registered Architect license.
• Experience with CAD, drafting, coop advertising agreements, and material takeoffs.

• Competitive salary: $110,000 - $120,000 annually.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• On‑site gym and fitness classes (weekly 30‑minute session).
• Flexible schedule and on‑site parking.
• Mileage reimbursement and relocation assistance as applicable.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, with occasional weekend work if required. On‑site position in Lincolnwood, IL. Collaborative culture with a multidisciplinary team.