Project Manager, National Retail

Ruth Perkowitz Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RDC is seeking a Project Manager to lead a growing portfolio of national retail projects. You will act as the primary client liaison, manage schedules, documentation, and team development, and oversee contract administration from pre-bid through permit approvals.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in retail construction and strong leadership with a focus on quality and timely delivery. This role requires coordinating with operations leadership and client stakeholders on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture teams on retail renovation and new construction.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture preferred, not required.
• Architectural licensure preferred, not required.
• 10 years of experience in architectural practice preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards and agency review processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for the National Retail group and manage schedules, scope, and budgets.
• Serve as primary client liaison and coach team development.
• Prepare and issue contract documents, bid addenda, and RFI responses.
• Oversee construction contract administration and meetings.
• Identify staffing needs and coordinate with operations leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Schedule management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural licensure (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Overview

Making Everyday Places Extraordinary.

Founded in 1979, RDC is a full-service, award-winning architecture firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary. Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, we are a 160+ team with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington D.C., and Arkansas.

Job Description

We are excited to announce an opening for a Project Manager to lead a growing portfolio of national retail projects.

At RDC, the Project Manager serves as the primary client liaison and is responsible to complete projects to satisfy client’s goals and the primary coach for development of talent within the team. They must actively manage project schedules, programs, documentation, and team assignments. Communicates with regularly updated work plans and schedules to identify staffing needs and communicates projections to operations leadership. Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and negotiates with clients to obtain approved contracts.

Navigating this range of responsibilities for the projects in the National Retail group requires experience managing new construction and adaptive reuse projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist staff in development of industry knowledge and architectural skills by example, and by seeking out learning opportunities related to new codes, technologies, and materials
• Issue and record Change of Service Agreements in a timely manner when requests are made for work that falls outside of the original scope of work
• Provide weekly time sheet review
• Complete monthly billing review and meet with Operations Director as required
• Lead project meetings with agendas and ensure accuracy of meeting minutes, including project kickoff and post project review meetings
• Maintain continuous flow of critical information
• Collaborate with Project Architect and Technical Directors to complete all required quality review milestones
• Oversee and assure contract document submittals for agency review, agency corrections, and permit approval
• Direct the preparation and issuance of bid documents, pre-bid RFI responses, and addenda as required by project contract
• Oversee construction contract administration and attend construction meetings as required by project contract
• Pursue new project opportunities with existing clients

Qualifications Include

• Experience leading architecture teams to deliver renovation and new construction projects for retail projects
• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred, not required
• Architectural licensure in state where office is located preferred, not required
• 10 years of experience in architectural practice preferred
• Advanced knowledge of architectural detailing and current construction standards
• Advanced understanding of architectural design and related fields
• Advanced knowledge of agency review process and ability to successfully complete the entitlement and permitting process
• Advanced knowledge of construction contract administration processes
• Advanced leadership communication abilities required to collaborate with client and development team
• Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD and other business software and their application to contract documents

RDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.