Project Manager, Restaurants

NORR•Chicago, IL

1d•$90,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

NORR is a global team of 800 architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers creating design strategies and solutions that express the unique vision of every project. Driven by a common purpose with our clients and partners, we share ideas to create and innovate, bringing people, design, and technologies together to think bigger and act bolder. Our story began in 1938 and has evolved into an employee-owned, fully integrated firm committed to sustainable development goals across 13 market sectors in Canada, the US, and UK. Design excellence continues to guide everything we do. Whether a single restaurant location, prototype development, or program implementation, NORR knows restaurant design. We consider location and local relevance on balance with food and beverage concept, format, and brand to achieve both a successful restaurant operation and guest experience. As the sector evolves, so do we, with an evidence-based design strategies for quick service, casual and fast casual, and fine dining. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage projects to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you will use your interpersonal and leadership skills and must have an understanding of project financials to determine the necessary resources required for successful project execution. In addition, you will provide leadership to a multi-disciplined team, monitor project performance, and forecast revenue.

Requirements

Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness
A strong understanding of project accounting is required in order to monitor project performance and forecast revenue
10-15 years of project work experience

Nice To Haves

Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
Experience in restaurant projects is an asset

Responsibilities

Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control the scope of deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets for all project stages
Develop a detailed work plan for all architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours to the work plan, and monitor project progress
Lead an integrated team of architects and engineers in the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables, specifically the construction drawings and specifications
Maintain a good understanding of the project scope and when changes to the scope occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
Act as the primary liaison with the client, contractor, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained