Architectural Services Project Manager - Chicago, IL

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At Allegion , we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Architectural Services Project Manager – Chicago, IL

The Architectural Services Consultant will promote professional door hardware specification services including Division 8 and 28 to prospective architectural accounts as a “pull through” sales strategy to penetrate the market. This individual will manage and oversee projects lifecycles from initial Schematic Design (SD) phase through the Construction Administration (CA) phase, which could include those under an Architectural Consulting Agreement.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

Proactively manage the project lifecycle, ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, and within scope and budget while managing risk and ensuring quality control.

Assist in developing project scope of services and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility in the development of door hardware solutions.

Promotes Allegion brands and architectural services.

Procures project specification opportunities using industry knowledge and network.

Utilizes relationships and industry expertise to initiate architectural consulting agreements with firms.

Collaborates closely with the local project sales team on specification projects and market meetings.

Maintains excellent industry/competitor product knowledge by reviewing and understanding market data of competitive activity. Adapts to changes in marketplace.

Maintains awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.

What You Need to Succeed:

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, architecture, construction management, or door hardware consultancy required.

High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory (Chicago, IL), limited overnight travel

Basic understanding of