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Everyone in the Denver office is great to work with. Everyone is very helpful and there is an atmosphere of teamwork. This office is not set up in “Silos” where only certain people work on certain things, in a tight deadline the whole office is willing to pitch in to help. I believe this atmosphere is created and enhanced by our management. We hold weekly staffing meetings with the entire office and go through all of our tasks for the week.  If one person is swamped and another is a little light on work we spend that time working out who can help where.  This is a rare find in an architecture office and the management is the reason why this works so well.  Besides the fact that the management is kind and understanding, they are also open and transparent.  I came from a firm where management had secretive closed door meetings and if someone left no one addressed what had happened.  It becomes unnerving.  At Ware Malcomb none of this happens.  The management is here to help you grow in your career and they are exceedingly helpful in helping you reach your goals.  That is something that is hard to find in some offices.  We have fun with everyone in the office both during the work day and outside the office.  It is a great group of people.  We have a few fun activities every month to get out of the office and enjoy each other's company.  Whether it be a happy hour, bowling, etc.  there's always something fun for everyone.

I can't say there are too many negatives.  You are expected to work hard and speak up with you need help but that is something that should be expected in any job in any industry.  If you work hard, you will be appreciated and it will not go unnoticed.

Here is what I love about WM: 

-You make your career what you want. If you have a goal in mind- management and other staff will help you reach it! 

-Resources all across the country to help. 

-Great company culture in Oak Brook/Chicago! We pretty much celebrate every holiday in some way. We participate in a variety industry events as a team.

-Management is on your side. Your success is their success. 

-WM has an advanced Revit training program and organization process for projects which is helpful for all levels. Revit is the main drawing platform for the company. 

-Junior Staff are exposed early on to all aspects of design & take on more responsibility than your typical firm which makes this a great place to grow! 

-Mentorship Program: Everyone is given the opportunity after their first year to work with another leader in a different office. This is an awesome way to get more advice from another source outside your own office.

It was an enjoyable job. It was hybrid and you were able to choose three days out of the week to be in the office, one being a Monday or Friday. You were able to leave the office if you needed something important to do. Mainly, it was, get the work done from home or office. Everyone was friendly and could help you if you had any questions. One advantage is that it is located right next to Penn Station. 

One thing that I didn't like is that they don't give anyone a previous notice if someone is getting laid-off. That would be an advantage so you can coordinate with team members on if they received what they needed and where things are located in VRS.


Typical day consist of entering budget reports, data entry, filing, coordinating events for the company, answering phones, basic receptionist and administration duties.
I've learned about business, culture of the company and what it means to work as a family.
Management was a little all over the place, not really organized well.
My co-workers were great and fair. We kept business and our personal lives separate and new the boundaries.
The hardest part of the job were the different personalities to deal with but in the end we our focus was the job.
I enjoyed entering the data entry portion because it kept me busy and my mind working.

The leadership lacked clear direction, which resulted in a lot of wasted time and inefficiency. Without proper guidance or structured tasks, much of the time was spent waiting for instructions or trying to figure out what needed to be done. This lack of clarity not only slowed progress but also led to frustration among those involved. A more organized approach, with defined goals and better communication, would have significantly improved productivity and overall engagement. Clear expectations and a structured plan are essential for ensuring that time is used efficiently and that everyone stays on track.

Salaries are low for industry standards.  A firm that wants to become known for their design aesthetic needs to rethink the standard tilt-up commercial building format.  Only certain individuals are selected to move up in management, standard boys club environment.  If you think against the grain or challenge the Ware Malcomb way, you will be pushed aside.

Role was to prepare space plans and do fit tests for key clients.
Prepared design proposals and presented to decision makers to market and sell services.  I

Not such a great place for professionals. High turnover rate was not disclosed during job interview. Marketing Dept. has a revolving door. Upper mgmt relegated duties to jr. staff who were over their heads and unprofessional. Advice to mgmt.  - get off your iPhones and social media channels and pay attention to what is going on within your department.

Zero work-life balance--employees are staffed for 12+ hrs a day, as a matter of routine and management thinks this is reasonable and normal.  Managers are very negative towards employees and never recognize successes.  Company culture is pretty depressing--there's no camaraderie or joy.  Pay starts out acceptable, but there are no (or very little) bonuses or raises.

Working at ware malcomb gives you great experience in how a typical design firm works. Taught me a lot about the importance of team work. And helped me improve my AutoCAD skilled by a lot. The management does not communicate well at times and you have to figure stuff out alone sometimes. Very professional company but tends to have a lot of turn around.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Interior designer 24 salaries reported	$107,820 per year
Architectural designer 18 salaries reported	$90,009 per year
Project manager 12 salaries reported	$96,063 per year
Civil engineer 12 salaries reported	$149,042 per year
Architectural job captain 9 salaries reported	$77,576 per year

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