Full-Time

Project Manager

MEP Engineering, Data Centers

Ghafari Associates

Ghafari Associates

501-1,000 employees

Integrated architecture, engineering, and operations firm

Compensation Overview

$110k - $125k/yr

+ 401(k) match + Professional License Reimbursement + Educational Assistance

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement in Chicago.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering, or a related field, is required.
  • Ten or more years of related architecture or engineering experience are required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Strong client-facing and internal communication skills are required.
  • Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking, are required.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for project execution.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Develop project scope and objectives, involve relevant stakeholders, and ensure technical feasibility.
  • Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
  • Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
  • Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Report and escalate project matters to management as needed.
  • Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors.
  • Maintain project documentation.
  • Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
  • Use and continually develop leadership goals.
  • Attend conferences and training as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Professional registration is preferred.
  • Experience with data center or mission-critical facility projects is preferred.
  • Knowledge of BIM 360, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk File Management Systems is preferred.

Ghafari Associates provides integrated design and engineering services for built environments. It coordinates architecture, interior design, civil and structural engineering, MEP, ICT and security, and operations and systems engineering to align design with building performance and people. The firm serves automotive, aviation, corporate, education, government, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors with a global network of offices. Its goal is to deliver end-to-end projects that optimize building performance and user experience by combining design, engineering, and operational expertise across disciplines.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dearborn, Michigan

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ghafari is designing LGES's Holland battery campus expansion for rising demand.
  • GM's Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center won a 2026 International Architecture Award.
  • American Airlines Terminal B won a 2025 CMAA North Texas Project Achievement Award.

What critics are saying

  • Ghafari's fortunes still hinge on automotive and battery capex from GM, Ford, and LGES.
  • BBG&S integration can distract and dilute margin if Birmingham leadership departs in 2026.
  • If automotive clients freeze plant spending, Ghafari's flagship niche loses its moat.

What makes Ghafari Associates unique

  • Ghafari owns deep automotive design credibility, ranking #1 U.S. automotive facility designer in 2025.
  • Its integrated architecture, MEP, ICT, and security teams shorten delivery across complex industrial projects.
  • BBG&S doubled Birmingham and strengthens Southeast mechanical engineering capacity in June 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Education Allowance

Mentorship Program

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Company News

Ghafari
Jun 5th, 2026
Ghafari Acquires Mechanical Engineering Firm BBG&S

Ghafari has acquired BBG&S Engineering Consultants, Inc., a mechanical engineering firm based in Birmingham, AL. The acquisition of BBG&S strengthens the…

Ghafari
Sep 2nd, 2025
Ghafari Honored as a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For" in Chicago, Detroit + West Michigan

Ghafari Associates, LLC is thrilled to announce that Ghafari has been named a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For" in Chicago, Metro Detroit, and West Michigan!

Ghafari
Jul 11th, 2025
Ghafari Celebrates Another Year as ENR's #1 U.S. Automotive Facilities Designer

Ghafari is thrilled to announce that Ghafari Associates, LLC has been named the #1 U.S. automotive facility designer for 2025 by Engineering News-Record!

Ghafari
Apr 28th, 2025
News | April 28, 2025

Ghafari Associates, LLC launched the Ghafari Scholars Program in 2023, which provides a scholarship and cooperative work experience to students enrolled at the University's College of Engineering & Science.

Ghafari
Nov 11th, 2024
More News + Insights

Ghafari Associates, LLC received the Elite Award for Communication and Shared Vision.