Project Manager (Retail)

Lawrence Group People•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Retail Design Studio in the St. Louis office. The role contributes to diverse architectural projects across the retail market and supports project development from conceptualization through construction administration, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality design solutions. The position requires 6–10 years of architectural design experience in a professional office environment and involves project coordination, scheduling and budget support, documentation, quality control, team coordination, client communication, and risk tracking. Lawrence Group is a building design, development, and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis, with offices in Austin, Florida, and New York. Its services include architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, furniture procurement, and graphic design. The position adheres to the company’s core values: Legendary, Innovation, Growth, Heart, and Trust. This full-time role has a typical Monday–Friday schedule, operates in a professional office environment with hybrid schedule capability, and involves moderate travel. It has no supervisory responsibility and reports to a Licensed Architect.

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.
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 execution of interior architecture projects through planning, design, construction, and close-out, and help track project objectives against client goals.
Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules by 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 through document reviews, tracking quality-related items, and participating in site reviews to document issues and follow-ups.
Provide day-to-day support to project teams, including designers and architects, by coordinating tasks and sharing updates.
Support client communication by preparing meeting materials, documenting meeting notes, and following up on action items.
Help identify, log, and track project risks and issues that may affect 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 other duties as assigned.