Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Construction Project Manager

Location: On-site | Job Type: Full-Time

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Project Manager to support our Construction, Development, and Property Management teams within a growing retail development company. This role is essential in streamlining operations across departments, managing projects from concept through completion, and ensuring smooth communication with consultants, public agencies, contractors, tenants, and internal teams.

You will report directly to the Director of Construction and play a key role in coordinating construction activities, supporting development initiatives, and managing property improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Construction

• Prepare estimates for site work, building construction, and tenant improvements
• Create consultant RFPs and contracts
• Oversee site and building consultants through the construction drawing phase
• Manage the permitting and approval process
• Prepare bid documents, analyze proposals, and finalize contracts for GCs and subcontractors
• Manage on-site construction activities, including contractors, subcontractors, and third-party partners
• Coordinate project schedules, conduct quality control inspections, track progress, and manage budgets
• Review and process pay applications
• Produce clear, organized weekly and monthly project reports
• Coordinate construction efforts and timelines with tenants

Development

• Review tenant work requirements and prepare budgets and schedules
• Draft landlord work letters, including scope, budgets, and timelines
• Assist with entitlement processes

Property Management

• Bid, award, and manage capital improvement projects such as paving, building façade renovations, re-roofing, HVAC upgrades, and similar work
• Review and approve tenant buildout drawings
• Support property managers throughout tenant buildout phases
• Review tenant closeout documents and coordinate final approvals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager for a general contractor or developer
• Ability to travel as required
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Nitro-Pro (AutoCAD experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with Procore
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Professional demeanor, strong customer service mindset
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and set clear priorities
• Highly proactive, results-driven, and detail-oriented

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to all phases of construction—from conceptual planning through occupancy
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA option
• 401(k) with employer match
• Bonus opportunities