Architectural Project Manager

Position Overview

The Architectural Project Manager will oversee our direct-hired architectural teams and coordinate with landlord-hired architects through the architectural development of the project until handoff to the construction team.

The APM will oversee the architectural project development for Burlington's new store program, including complex, multi-level, and vertical retail environments.


The Architectural Project Manager is responsible for coordinating architectural teams, landlords, and internal partners through all phases of design, documentation, and permitting, ensuring that projects meet prototype standards, lease requirements, and operational needs while addressing the added complexity of vertical circulation, structural coordination, and phased construction.

Candidates must be located in the NY Metro area. This region will cover our NY Urban business (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, etc.).

A Day in the Life

• 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.
• Collaboration 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.

You'll Come With

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Architecture

Experience:

• 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
• Must have experience specifically with complex, multi-level, and vertical retail environments in an urban setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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

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Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.


We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00