Assistant Project Manager – Architecture
Company: Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Location: Lombard
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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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 $65,000 - $90,000 a
year 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.
Keywords: Valdes Architecture & Engineering, Rockford , Assistant Project Manager – Architecture, Engineering , Lombard, Illinois
