Project Manager, Science & Technology - Architecture & Design

Project Manager, Science & Technology – Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb, a dynamic and forward‑thinking design firm, is hiring a Project Manager to deliver innovative design projects to science & technology clients. You will lead internal and external teams through all project phases, manage budgets, oversee contract development, and serve as the primary client contact.

Pay: $100,000–$125,000 per year.

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate all project phases – conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation, and construction services.
• Prepare and maintain the project schedule, updating it weekly for all phases.
• Discuss project health administratively and technically with the operations leader.
• Alert the Business Operations Manager to any changing project conditions requiring higher‑level attention.
• Maintain and update the project planner for discussion during weekly staffing meetings with studio leadership.
• Issue additional services, secure approvals in a timely manner before starting any additional scope.
• Utilize Ware Malcomb’s resource groups for design preparation and construction documents.
• Provide construction services, including site visits and shop‑drawing review.
• Coordinate with the contracts team to ensure successful contract execution.
• Represent Ware Malcomb at required jurisdictional public review or development approval meetings and project presentations.
• Assemble the consultant team, identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts.
• Serve as a mentor to junior project members and support studio leadership.
• Assist in writing and reviewing proposals with the studio leader.
• Coordinate with the accounting team regarding accounts receivable, consultant payables, and invoicing.
• Coordinate project consultants through all phases of the project.
• Work with QC studio, peer reviewer, or dedicated Project Architect to review all contract documents before issuance.
• Assist studio or office leader with marketing to existing and new clients for repeat or new work.

• 8+ 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 construction administration and commissioning.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and the ability to interact with code officials to resolve complex issues.
• Knowledge and experience designing wet and dry laboratories and clean rooms.
• Knowledge of clean‑room ISO standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous material containment and control area requirements for life science, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing environments.
• GMP and FDA regulatory understanding of clean‑room classifications and validations.
• Excellent communication skills, a great personality, and a strong work ethic.
• Experience with Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Experience working with clients, as part of a team, and the ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage schedule and budget for multiple projects of various sizes.