Project Manager - Built Environment

Larson Design Group • Full-time • Columbus, OH • $92k - $108k / year • 3d ago

About Us
At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you’ll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Architectural Project Manager – Commercial, Industrial, & Retail Projects leads the successful delivery of commercial buildings, retail spaces, and grocery store projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a project manager who thrives in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments and understands the unique demands of tenant improvements, prototype rollouts, and ground-up commercial development. Leveraging AEC best practices and strong project leadership skills, the Project Manager coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and serves as a trusted partner to clients, developers, and contractors to deliver efficient, high-quality projects that support business operations and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans aligned with client goals, brand standards, and commercial project delivery best practices.
Coordinate architectural, engineering, consultant, and contractor teams to ensure successful execution of commercial, retail, and grocery projects.
Lead all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closeout—ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
Define, manage, and control project scope through formal change management processes, evaluating impacts to schedule, cost, and quality.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, and drive timely delivery of design and construction documents.
Oversee project budgets, cost estimating, and financial forecasting to maintain alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
Collaborate with project teams to implement cost control measures and identify opportunities to optimize efficiency and value.
Manage contract administration and consultant performance, including scope coordination, change orders, and issue resolution.
Establish and maintain project quality standards consistent with firm QA/QC processes and client requirements.
Conduct quality reviews, document findings, and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
Partner with technical and discipline managers to ensure appropriate staffing, resource allocation, and workload balance.
Develop and execute clear communication plans to keep clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and present project status reports detailing progress, schedule, budget, risks, and key issues.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges common to commercial and retail delivery environments.
Support procurement activities, including consultant selection, contractor coordination, and issue resolution.
Build and maintain strong client relationships with retailers, developers, and owners to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and collaborative leadership.
Mentor and develop associate project managers and project team members, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.
Stay current with commercial development trends, building codes, and AEC best practices to continuously improve project delivery.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master’s degree, preferred.
Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of job-related experience, preferably in the A/E industry.
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and MS Projects or Primavera.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
Ability to interact with clients, project team, vendors, and other external groups in a professional manner.

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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