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Project Manager, Architecture

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
We're adding an Architectural Project Manager or Architect to join our team in Downers Grove. Because GMA is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why GMA is truly the best place to build your career.

GMA partners with a top ENR design-build firm to provide services including creative design, project management, ADA/code compliance, building assessment and reuse, additions and renovations, historic preservation, master planning, interior design, space planning, structural analysis and design, and construction administration.

What We Can Offer You

At GMA, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. Our best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
  • Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates

A DAY IN THE LIFE

  • Produce architectural documents for permit submittal as well as construction
  • Develop preliminary designs into construction documents
  • Review project scope with construction project managers
  • Provide site and space planning for construction project managers
  • Prepare presentation drawings (colored site plan and elevations)
  • Review and coordinate construction documents content with construction project manager and consultants
  • Review building code, local zoning, and park covenants
  • Attend client meetings, and coordinate with construction project managers, structural, electrical, and civil engineers

Necessary Qualifications

  • At least 5-7 years of experience required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
  • Revit and AutoCAD experience required. 3D modeling/rendering preferred
  • Licensure not required. GMA supports pursuit of licensure
  • Please include recent work samples in your application

MAKE YOUR MOVE

GMA partners with a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With over 6,300 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves on offering the best, most cost-effective, single source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, we are a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it. We are consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide and our partner is ranked as a top ten design-build firm in the U.S. and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space by Engineering News-Record. GMA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become GMA property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to GMA without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with GMA as well as written approval to submit candidates from the GMA TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Salary : $5,000

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