Project Manager, National Retail
Lead national retail projects with a collaborative team. Own schedules, client liaison, and quality from kickoff to close. Grow talent and deliver value.
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Job Description:
We are excited to announce an opening for a Project Manager to lead a growing portfolio of national retail projects.
At RDC, the Project Manager serves as the primary client liaison and is responsible to complete projects to satisfy client’s goals and the primary coach for development of talent within the team. They must actively manage project schedules, programs, documentation, and team assignments. Communicates with regularly updated work plans and schedules to identify staffing needs and communicates projections to operations leadership. Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and negotiates with clients to obtain approved contracts.
Navigating this range of responsibilities for the projects in the National Retail group requires experience managing new construction and adaptive reuse projects.
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist staff in development of industry knowledge and architectural skills by example, and by seeking out learning opportunities related to new codes, technologies, and materials
Issue and record Change of Service Agreements in a timely manner when requests are made for work that falls outside of the original scope of work
Provide weekly time sheet review
Complete monthly billing review and meet with Operations Director as required
Lead project meetings with agendas and ensure accuracy of meeting minutes, including project kickoff and post project review meetings
Maintain continuous flow of critical information
Collaborate with Project Architect and Technical Directors to complete all required quality review milestones
Oversee and assure contract document submittals for agency review, agency corrections, and permit approval
Direct the preparation and issuance of bid documents, pre-bid RFI responses, and addenda as required by project contract
Oversee construction contract administration and attend construction meetings as required by project contract
Pursue new project opportunities with existing clients
Qualifications Include:
Experience leading architecture teams to deliver renovation and new construction projects for retail projects
Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred, not required
Architectural licensure in state where office is located preferred, not required
10 years of experience in architectural practice preferred
Advanced knowledge of architectural detailing and current construction standards
Advanced understanding of architectural design and related fields
Advanced knowledge of agency review process and ability to successfully complete the entitlement and permitting process
Advanced knowledge of construction contract administration processes
Advanced leadership communication abilities required to collaborate with client and development team
Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD and other business software and their application to contract documents
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Division
- RDC
- Department
- National Retail
- Locations
- Northern Virginia Office