Senior Project Manager - Retail and Commercial

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial retail and hospitality design projects from concept to completion. You will oversee scope, schedule, quality, and budget while mentoring a team of Project Managers and collaborating with clients and consultants.

Join a firm known for creativity and technical excellence, delivering from feasibility through construction, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic design studio environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous use and understanding of AutoCAD and Revit design software with the ability to produce preliminary and schematic designs in AutoCAD at a minimum, but Revit is desired.
• Ability to navigate SketchUp and Enscape.
• Previous business development and project management experience preferred in planning and executing design/construction projects.
• Ability to work in close collaboration with other managers and leadership, clients, in-house and outside consultants.
• Client facing experience.
• Ability to work primarily independently.
• Willing to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and labor hours required on projects.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of staff requirements as necessary.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors’ approval.
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Ensure that all budgets affecting the project schedule and/or fee budget are discussed with the client.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Review time sheets of direct reports during a specified reporting period.
• Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Commercial Retail & Hospitality Design Studio in Philadelphia, PA! Our success has been built around listening to our clients and collaborating with them to achieve an environment that fosters creativity, comfort, efficiency and flexibility. Our architects interior designers balance strong creative vision with meticulous technical execution and lead full cycle projects from concept to install.

In this leadership role, you'll guide complex, large-scale projects from concept through completion, overseeing scope, schedule, quality, and budget while mentoring and directing a team of talented professionals—including other Project Managers. You'll play a key role in ensuring project success while helping the department, division, and company achieve financial and strategic goals.

Our architects and interior designers are known for their creativity, collaboration, and ability to turn vision into reality. From feasibility studies and planning to final design and construction inspection, we partner with clients every step of the way to deliver innovative solutions. Our diverse portfolio spans commercial development, warehousing, education, science and technology, municipal and public works, corporate offices, retail, and food facilities—including renovations, adaptive reuse, and full build-outs.

Join us and lead projects that shape communities while building your career with one of the industry’s most respected firms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and labor hours required on projects.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of staff requirements as necessary.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors’ approval.
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Ensure that all budgets affecting the project schedule and/or fee budget are discussed with the client.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Review time sheets of direct reports during a specified reporting period.
• Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous use and understanding of AutoCAD and Revit design software with the ability to produce preliminary and schematic designs in AutoCAD at a minimum, but Revit is desired.
• Ability to navigate SketchUp and Enscape.
• Previous business development and project management experience preferred in planning and executing design/construction projects.
• Ability to work in close collaboration with other managers and leadership, clients, in-house and outside consultants.
• Client facing experience.
• Ability to work primarily independently.
• Willing to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes:

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through

• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities