Architectural Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the architectural project development for Burlington downsizes and remodels.

• Supervise directly hired architectural teams and collaborate with landlord-hired architects throughout the architectural development process until the handoff to the construction team.

• Conduct site visits with architects to evaluate existing conditions.

• Engage directly hired architects and site-adapt architects through contracts.

• Oversee the development of construction documents and ensure proper permitting.

• Examine and annotate construction documents and shop drawings.

• Maintain and update project data in Lucernex.

• Monitor and manage soft costs and invoices to adhere to budgetary constraints.

• Collaborate with internal prototype design and store innovations teams on drawing-related issues and global design modifications.

• Act as the primary point of contact across departments for project-related activities.

• Work with landlord architects, engineers, and landlords on schedules for construction documents and permitting.

• Provide assistance with scope inquiries and Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Coordinate internal deliverables for the final construction documents.

• Oversee the direct-hired permitting vendor and the necessary documentation.

• Liaise with the construction team regarding bidders lists and bid packages.

• Participate in pre-bid walks and assist with site-specific drawing and field-condition inquiries.

• Help with financial forecasting, value engineering, and reduction of change orders.

• Attend project development kickoff meetings, value engineering sessions, and status calls.

• Collaborate with teams in Real Estate, Facilities, Loss Prevention, Information Technology, Construction, Store Innovation, store planning, and pre-development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Architecture.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural and/or construction management with a prominent retail brand or design firm.

• At least 5 years of architectural experience.

• Proficient in developing architectural construction documents.

• Skilled in all Microsoft Office applications, database-type software, and project management tools such as Plangrid.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam software.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal abilities and a talent for building trust with business partners.

• Capability to formulate, drive, and execute strategic initiatives.

• Comprehensive understanding of the retail/store planning & design/construction sectors.

• Ability to work effectively and strategically in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of MEP systems.

• Proficient in negotiating with landlords regarding scope of work and lease agreements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive wages.

• Flexible working hours.

• Associate discount.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan.

• Opportunities for training and development.