Project Manager, Commercial - NORR

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance.  Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs.

This role reports into the above-mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home or from a NORR office. This position requires the individual to be within commuting distance from our NORR Detroit office to attend site visits and client meetings. 

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. 

NORR is focused on low carbon high performance​​ buildings, embracing a holistic design approach driven by our architects, interior designers and engineers. Our project experience extends across the entire spectrum of services and project types, from ground up buildings and repositionings, to coworking spaces and workplace strategies. We uphold a client-centric methodology on every project to deliver on business objectives and long-term value and efficiencies.

Learn more about our Commercial Portfolio.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate commercial architectural projects ensuring all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you will be the main client contact applying your knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, zoning regulations, building codes, materials and systems. This position is exposed to a variety of flexible and hybrid building occupancies, corporate, governmental, and medical offices, data and distribution centers, and a range of commercial architectural projects. Architectural education and prior work experience is required. You will be asked to provide leadership of multi-disciplined teams, monitor project performance, and forecast revenue using your interpersonal skills alongside a sound understanding of project financials. 

Duties and 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 the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables, specifically the construction drawings and specifications
• Maintain a good understanding of the project scope and when changes to the scope occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
• Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
• Act as the primary liaison with the client, contractor, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained

Required Skills

• Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
• Perform and/or oversee construction administration tasks, including submittal review, fieldwork, and documentation.  
• Provide code review and analysis for project team. 
• Utilize Bluebeam and associated software to organize project material and review drawings.  
• Preparation and coordination of bid packages. 
• Competent project time and expense documentation skills.
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• A strong understanding of project accounting is required in order to monitor project performance and forecast revenue

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of technical post-graduate work experience in an architectural firm
• Experience in commercial projects is an asset
• Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 /annually