Project Manager, Retail

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs.

This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours.

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.

Duties and 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

Required Skills

• Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
• 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

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of project work experience
• Experience in Retail projects is an asset
• Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 /annually