Project Manager, National Retail

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.

About the role

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 for completing projects to satisfy the client’s goals while developing talent within the team. They actively manage project schedules, programs, documentation, and team assignments, communicating regularly updated work plans and schedules to identify staffing needs and projections to operations leadership. The role requires experience managing both new construction and adaptive reuse projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimate fees, determine scope of work, and negotiate with clients to obtain approved contracts.
• Assist staff in developing industry knowledge and architectural skills through example and learning opportunities related to new codes, technologies, and materials.
• Issue and record Change of Service Agreements in a timely manner when requests fall outside the original scope of work.
• Provide weekly timesheet review and complete monthly billing review, meeting with the Operations Director as required.
• Lead project meetings with agendas, ensure accuracy of meeting minutes, and conduct project kickoff and post-project review meetings.
• Maintain a 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, corrections, and permit approval.
• Direct the preparation and issuance of bid documents, pre-bid RFI responses, and addenda as required by the project contract.
• Oversee construction contract administration and attend construction meetings as required by the project contract.
• Pursue new project opportunities with existing clients.

Requirements

• Experience leading architecture teams to deliver renovation and new construction projects for retail.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program (preferred, not required).
• Architectural licensure in the state where the 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 the agency review process and ability to successfully complete the entitlement and permitting process.
• Advanced knowledge of construction contract administration processes.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities to collaborate with clients and development teams.
• Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD and other business software for contract documents.