Your Opportunity + ImpactThe Architectural Project Manager - Commercial, Industrial, & Retail Projects leads the successful delivery of commercial buildings, retail spaces, and grocery store projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a project manager who thrives in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments and understands the unique demands of tenant improvements, prototype rollouts, and ground-up commercial development. Leveraging AEC best practices and strong project leadership skills, the Project Manager coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and serves as a trusted partner to clients, developers, and contractors to deliver efficient, high-quality projects that support business operations and brand standards.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans aligned with client goals, brand standards, and commercial project delivery best practices.
- Coordinate architectural, engineering, consultant, and contractor teams to ensure successful execution of commercial, retail, and grocery projects.
- Lead all phases of the project lifecycle-from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closeout-ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Define, manage, and control project scope through formal change management processes, evaluating impacts to schedule, cost, and quality.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, and drive timely delivery of design and construction documents.
- Oversee project budgets, cost estimating, and financial forecasting to maintain alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
- Collaborate with project teams to implement cost control measures and identify opportunities to optimize efficiency and value.
- Manage contract administration and consultant performance, including scope coordination, change orders, and issue resolution.
- Establish and maintain project quality standards consistent with firm QA/QC processes and client requirements.
- Conduct quality reviews, document findings, and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
- Partner with technical and discipline managers to ensure appropriate staffing, resource allocation, and workload balance.
- Develop and execute clear communication plans to keep clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and present project status reports detailing progress, schedule, budget, risks, and key issues.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges common to commercial and retail delivery environments.
- Support procurement activities, including consultant selection, contractor coordination, and issue resolution.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with retailers, developers, and owners to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and collaborative leadership.
- Mentor and develop associate project managers and project team members, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.
- Stay current with commercial development trends, building codes, and AEC best practices to continuously improve project delivery.
Education and Experience - Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master's degree, preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of job-related experience, preferably in the A/E industry.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and MS Projects or Primavera.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
- Ability to interact with clients, project team, vendors, and other external groups in a professional manner.
