Project Manager (Retail)

Lawrence Group People•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Retail Design Studio in the St. Louis office. The role contributes to diverse retail architecture and interior architecture projects across all phases, from conceptualization and planning through design, construction administration, and close-out. The Project Manager collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality design solutions and supports project delivery in alignment with client goals, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and company standards. The position supports project coordination, scheduling, budget tracking, contract administration, quality control, team coordination, client communications, and risk and issue tracking. It also maintains project files and supports administrative and compliance activities. The role requires architectural design experience in a professional office environment, strong visualization and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with rapid turnaround timelines. The position works in a professional office environment with hybrid schedule capability and involves moderate travel. It has no supervisory responsibility and reports to a Licensed Architect. The position is full-time, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
6–10 years of experience in architectural interior design or architectural design, with a portfolio demonstrating involvement in a variety of project types and phases.
Basic project management skills, including meeting schedules and deadlines, coordinating engineers and consultants, corresponding with building departments, issuing permit drawing sets, and interacting with clients.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and InDesign graphic software.
Strong graphic and visualization skills, including the ability to communicate design ideas through drawings, renderings, and presentations.
Solid understanding of architectural principles, building materials, building codes, and construction techniques.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with rapid project turnaround and timelines typically measured in weeks rather than months.
Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and standards applicable to various project types and locations.

Nice To Haves

Membership in professional organizations related to interior design or architecture, such as AIA.

Responsibilities

Support project managers in executing interior architecture projects through planning, design, construction, and close-out; track project objectives and alignment with client goals.
Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, tracking milestones, deliverables, deadlines, timelines, and resources.
Support budget management by tracking expenses, assisting with cost-control documentation, and monitoring budget updates under senior project managers’ guidance.
Assist with contract administration and maintain organized project documentation, including contracts, change orders, proposals, and agreements.
Support quality-control efforts through document reviews, tracking quality-related items, and participating in site reviews to observe progress and document issues or follow-ups.
Provide day-to-day support and coordination to project teams, including designers and architects, by sharing updates and helping align work with project expectations.
Support client communications by preparing meeting materials, documenting meeting notes, and following up on actions.
Help identify, log, and track project risks and issues affecting schedules, budgets, or quality; assist senior staff with resolution monitoring and contingency planning.
Maintain organized project files, track invoices and reports, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and support compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.