Architecture Project Manager

Architecture Project Manager

Requirements

• Collaborate within a team across departments by supporting the Real Estate and Construction team, as needed.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of architecture, design plans including details, materials and general construction.
• Highly knowledgeable with building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Land Planning is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Retail Development.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADOBE and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed sites and oversee the preparation of conceptual plans and elevations for presentation to the Real Estate Committee.
• Responsible for negotiating and contracting with all the necessary design consultants for the design of each Five Below facility.
• Oversee Design Consultants in the Preparation of contract documents, technical specifications, bid documents and technical reports.
• Coordinate with Five Below design consultants to ensure plans comply with layouts approved by the Design Review Committee.
• Communicate Landlord’s scope of work for façade design and construction.
• Implement sign code requirements into the façade design. Coordinate sign shop drawings with Five Below Sign Vendor, Five Below Architect and Landlord Architect.
• Review Architectural Plans, Site Plans, Boundary & Topographical Surveys, Environmental Site Assessments, Geotechnical Investigations and Traffic Study reports as part of due diligence period for Real Estate transactions.
• Manage multiple projects & consultants within the allocated approved budget from initial design to completion of construction to ensure project success.
• Negotiate and review legal agreements such as Site Development, Lease, Easements/Covenant/Conditions & Restrictions with property owners and real estate developers.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving all entitlements & contractual contingencies related to the lease, site development, site evaluation, design and permitting for projects.
• Represent Five Below at various public hearings such as City Council, Planning Commission, City Design Review Boards, Zoning Hearings, Conditional Use Hearings and neighborhood meetings as part of project entitlement process.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and governing authorities to progress Five Below development plans and requirements.
• Review Environmental Reports to confirm if any Recognized Environmental Concerns exist at the proposed development. Provide a brief review of the findings to the Real Estate and Legal Team.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers during site development to address issues as needed to facilitate the construction of the project.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.