Senior Project Manager, Retail

NORR•Detroit, MI

6d•$120,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. NORR is at the forefront of innovative national and international retail design. We have a proven track record of designing vibrant and commercially viable retail environments that enable product sales and deliver maximum value per square foot. We work in collaboration with major brands to develop a retail experience that embraces consumer trends, technological advances and business imperatives through connected online and in-store (phygital) design. Learn more about our Retail Portfolio. 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
15+ years of project work experience
Experience in retail projects

Nice To Haves

Registered with a relevant professional association 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