Architectural Project Manager

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to oversee architectural teams and coordinate project development until handoff to construction. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with architectural documents, and collaborating with various departments to align project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing lease work letters for landlord deliverables and managing the scope of work from lease negotiation through permitting
• Manage more than 40 projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to due dates and project milestones
• Lead our direct-hired architects and coordinate Construction Document (CD) development and permitting
• Review and redline all construction documents for accuracy and compliance
• Update all project data in Lucernex and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with our internal prototype design team to resolve any drawing-related issues that could impact field execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination across departments, ensuring timely completion of all project tasks and delivering stores to the construction team efficiently to maximize sales weeks
• Visit sites as needed
• Responsible for all architectural project management related to new stores, downsizes and remodels
• Collaborate with real estate directors, store planning managers and pre-development scope team to ensure lease work letter, design of store block plan, and scope of work for new stores, remodels, and downsizes are all in alignment
• Regularly partner with Real Estate, Legal, Facilities, Loss Prevention, Information Technology, Construction and Store Innovation teams
• Come up with solutions and designs surrounding construction problems, has knowledge of MEP systems, and can negotiate with landlords on scope of work and lease language

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Architecture
• 5+ years of experience in architectural and/or construction management with a major retail brand or design firm
• 5+ years architectural experience and proficiency with architectural construction documents
• 5+ years of experience in construction administration
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, database type applications, and project management software such as Plangrid
• Knowledgeable with Bluebeam and AutoCAD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong role model that embraces and demonstrates support for company vision & values
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with business partners
• Ability to develop, drive and implement the strategy
• Sound understanding of the retail / store planning & design / construction industry
• Effectively and strategically work in a dynamic, fast paced environment to deliver department and corporate objectives