Assistant Project Manager - Architecture

Company: Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Location: Lombard
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Serves as a point of contact supporting the successful execution of projects and helping ensure client expectations are met. Works closely with the Project Manager and design disciplines within the Valdes organization to coordinate project design execution. Assists in leading project teams and supports the delivery of projects in accordance with the project’s scope, budget, and schedule. Help maintain positive working relationships within the design team and client counterparts throughout the project lifecycle. Assist in the organization of project information and may participate in site visits and client meetings as needed to facilitate communication and information exchange. Responsibilities Assist with coordinating multiple multi-disciplinary building projects of any size Assist with managing scope, budget, and schedule for building projects from the conceptual stages through planning, design, construction, and contract closeout Attend project meetings as directed to assist in the generation of meeting minutes, logging and tracking tasks, and general project documentation Assist with coordinating the efforts of the staff to achieve the client’s established project objectives Other duties as assigned Technical Competencies Knowledge of multi-discipline project design execution and construction tasks, including logging and coordination of submittals and RFIs, reviewing contractor’s pay applications and waivers, closeout documentation, etc. Experience with public sector clients and projects required Experience with higher education clients and projects preferred Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand manner Detail-oriented with overall sense of urgency Strong verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with the relationships between building-related design disciplines Creativeness in providing new solutions to problems Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite Familiarity with planning or scheduling software Supports Quality Assurance/Quality Control efforts Qualifications 3 to 5 years’ experience in the architecture & engineering industry Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering Professional registration is a plus but not required Experience with Capital Development Board projects and/or municipal projects Desire to move into a project management leadership position over time Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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