Senior Project Manager – Retail Design & Architecture

NORR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage retail/architectural projects in the Chicago area, ensuring on-time delivery within budget. The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team and maintaining client relationships throughout project lifecycles.

The position emphasizes responsibility for scope, schedules, and budgets, with a base salary range of $120,000 to $170,000 per year, depending on location, education, experience, and skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project work experience.
• Experience in retail projects.
• Strong understanding of project accounting to monitor project performance and forecast revenue.

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 QA/QC for all deliverables, especially drawings and specifications.
• Maintain understanding of project scope and manage changes to meet client expectations and obligations.
• Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or authorities to address constructability issues and owner concerns.
• Act as primary liaison with client, contractor, and project team to sustain close relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Client management

Project management

Strategic development

Job description

NORR is seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage retail/architectural projects in the Chicago area, ensuring on-time delivery within budget. The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team and maintaining client relationships throughout project lifecycles.

The position emphasizes responsibility for scope, schedules, and budgets, with a base salary range of $120,000 to $170,000 per year, depending on location, education, experience, and skills.