Job Information
Actalent Architectural Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois
An Architecture and Engineering firm is looking to add a Project Manager to their office in Chicago!
Responsibilities:
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables across all project phases
Develop and monitor architectural and engineering work plans, including staffing and hours
Lead team of architects and engineers to ensure quality assurance and quality control for all deliverables, specifically construction drawings and specifications
Manage project scope changes to meet client expectations and contractual obligations
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and authorities to resolve owner concerns
Serve as primary liaison between clients, contractors, and project team to ensure client relationships are maintained
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience, including prior experience in a Project Management capacity
Recent custom and/or quick serve/brand rollout restaurant project experience is required - some ground-up experience is also required
Proficiency in Bluebeam
Proficiency in AutoCAD; Familiarity with Revit (must be able to open a model as part of QA/QC)
Prior experience leading construction administration, including RFIs and submittals
Strong understanding of project accounting, including monitoring project performance, forecast, and invoices
Ability to lead a team of 4-6 designers
Experience that is a plus: Licensed Architect, Office 365 experience, Smart Sheet experience for scheduling
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
Full health insurance - can share full benefits package to candidates PTO Holiday pay/sick pay
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.