Location: Southfield, Michigan (hybrid) |
Travel: as needed to project sites nationwide
Compensation: $75,000-$100,000 base, depending on experience, plus bonus
Type: Full-time
The RoleWe are hiring a Project Manager to oversee retail construction projects across the country for one of our clients, a publicly traded national retail brand. You will own multiple projects at once, from scope and budget through punch list and closeout, and serve as the day-to-day contact for the client's construction team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Southfield, Michigan office with travel to project sites.
What You'll Do- Manage multiple retail build-out, remodel, and tenant improvement projects simultaneously across multiple states
- Own project scope, budget, and schedule from award through closeout
- Source, bid, and manage general contractors and subcontractors in markets nationwide
- Review drawings, scopes of work, and bids; prepare and negotiate subcontracts and change orders
- Coordinate with landlords, architects, engineers, and client stakeholders on design, permitting, and landlord requirements
- Track permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy to protect store opening dates
- Coordinate owner-furnished fixtures, millwork, signage, and equipment deliveries and installs
- Run project meetings and deliver clear, regular status reporting to the client
- Travel to sites for kickoffs, progress walks, punch walks, and turnovers
- Manage project financials, including cost tracking, pay applications, lien waivers, and closeout documentation
- Enforce quality, safety, and client brand standards on every site
What You Bring- 5+ years of project management experience in retail construction, including tenant improvements and retail build-outs
- Experience running multiple projects at once in different markets
- Experience working with national retail brands or multi-site rollout programs
- Working knowledge of construction drawings, permitting, and landlord work letters and lease exhibits
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and change orders
- Strong contractor and vendor management skills, including sourcing in unfamiliar markets
- Clear written and verbal communication with clients, contractors, and internal teams
- Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed
Nice to Have- Experience on the general contractor or owner's rep side of national retail programs
- Experience with occupied-store remodels and night work
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field
- OSHA 30 certification
Compensation- $75,000-$100,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Bonus eligibility
- Please note that this position does not provide visa sponsorship
- Principals only, we are not accepting agency resumes for this role
