Project Manager - Built Environment

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we're more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we're a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you'll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Architectural Project Manager - Commercial, Industrial, & Retail Projects leads the successful delivery of commercial buildings, retail spaces, and grocery store projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a project manager who thrives in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments and understands the unique demands of tenant improvements, prototype rollouts, and ground-up commercial development. Leveraging AEC best practices and strong project leadership skills, the Project Manager coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and serves as a trusted partner to clients, developers, and contractors to deliver efficient, high-quality projects that support business operations and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and manage comprehensive project plans aligned with client goals, brand standards, and commercial project delivery best practices.

* Coordinate architectural, engineering, consultant, and contractor teams to ensure successful execution of commercial, retail, and grocery projects.

* Lead all phases of the project lifecycle-from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closeout-ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

* Define, manage, and control project scope through formal change management processes, evaluating impacts to schedule, cost, and quality.

* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, and drive timely delivery of design and construction documents.

* Oversee project budgets, cost estimating, and financial forecasting to maintain alignment with project objectives and client expectations.

* Collaborate with project teams to implement cost control measures and identify opportunities to optimize efficiency and value.

* Manage contract administration and consultant performance, including scope coordination, change orders, and issue resolution.

* Establish and maintain project quality standards consistent with firm QA/QC processes and client requirements.

* Conduct quality reviews, document findings, and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement.

* Partner with technical and discipline managers to ensure appropriate staffing, resource allocation, and workload balance.

* Develop and execute clear communication plans to keep clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

* Prepare and present project status reports detailing progress, schedule, budget, risks, and key issues.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges common to commercial and retail delivery environments.

* Support procurement activities, including consultant selection, contractor coordination, and issue resolution.

* Build and maintain strong client relationships with retailers, developers, and owners to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

* Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and collaborative leadership.

* Mentor and develop associate project managers and project team members, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.

* Stay current with commercial development trends, building codes, and AEC best practices to continuously improve project delivery.

Education and Experience

* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master's degree, preferred.

* Experience:

Minimum of four (4) years of job-related experience, preferably in the A/E industry.

* Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and MS Projects or Primavera.

* Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.

* Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.

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