Lori Johnson

Experience

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  RSP Architects

  Sept 1988 - May 1992

  Project Manager - Retail Studio

  Responsible for developing and maintaining Prototype Documents for Retail client, including 3-4 variations of corporate strategies Responsible for tracking and executing changes to all Prototype documents and retail stores in design and construction. Developed tracking systems to ensure consistency and timeliness of updatesLed transition of retail documents to CAD

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  Target

  Jun 1992 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for Design Project Management of major programs including:- Target New Store program opening 25-40 stores a year with annual A/E fee volume of $35 million- Remodel Program adding Grocery to 1100 stores from 2009 to 2014- International Canada expansion converting 124 Zellers stores with A/E fee volume of $120 millionDrove successful execution of Property Development projects for Architecture by developing tools, processes and reporting for streamlined, consistent execution of complex projects in US and CAResponsible for A/E Consultant Management including developing A/E consultant strategy, negotiating fees, selecting consultants and managing contractsDeveloped A/E Consultant Business Review process to share consistent metrics and provide feedback to improve performance and leverage strengthsManaged team of 18 Design Project Manager that executed all Target Retail projectsRepresented Target's interests successfully in depositions and trials across the USRepresented Target's Design program through presentations at state and national AIA conventionsMaintained Architectural licensure in 27 states to support internal Architecture CD productionDeveloped Architecture communication forum to review all presentations to improve team influencePartnered with the U of M to provide Project Management certification training to 20 A/E team members Show less

  • Group Manager

    Mar 2004 - Dec 2014

  • Senior Architecture Manager

    Feb 1996 - Mar 2004

  • Senior Architect

    Jun 1992 - Feb 1996
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  Ryan Companies US, Inc.

  May 2015 - Mar 2020

  Senior Project Manager

  My role at Ryan is Practice / Integration Leader and Project Manager working on design of projects in the Office, Multi-family and Senior Living sectors. Integration of all of our services including Development, Capital Markets, Design, Construction, Building Services and Real Estate Management is key to Ryan's success. My projects at Ryan include AE Project Manager for the Renovation of Cargill's corporate facilities in Wayzata, MN, local housing projects, national Senior Living projects and national mixed use developments. In addition I have led the creation of templates for our Industrial, Senior Living, Office and Healthcare teams. These templates were developed in partnership with the Construction to ensure we incorporated best practices and details that have been validated by the field. Show less