Macerich

Retail Construction Project Manager

Macerich$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial tenant improvement and construction project management.
  • Strong knowledge of construction documentation and permitting processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Experience with RFP issuance and contract negotiations.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Highly organized with a focus on compliance and project tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Enforce construction standards and compliance for tenant projects.
  • Review and approve tenant designs and plans for adherence to technical specifications.
  • Manage tenant improvement projects from budgeting to closeout.
  • Lead and negotiate with contractors and consultants on project contracts.
  • Collaborate with various departments for timely project delivery.
  • Keep project documentation and schedules updated and organized.

Benefits

  • Affordable, best-in-class benefits package.
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year.
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching.
  • Employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount.
  • Paid volunteer hours and charitable matching program.
  • Robust wellness program including ClassPass membership.
  • Career development resources available.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Retail Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the review and approval of tenant store designs and plans. The Retail Construction Project Manager will be responsible for a number of properties and to coordinate all tenant improvement construction projects at operating centers. The Retail Construction Project Manager will collaborate with other disciplines under the direct supervision of the AVP, to open businesses on time with the fewest difficulties.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

What You Will Do:

  • Enforce tenant coordination processes, construction standards, and life-safety requirements across all tenant projects.
  • Review lease construction exhibits, tenant drawings, and ensure compliance with approved criteria and technical specifications.
  • Manage tenant improvement projects end-to-end, including budgeting, scheduling, permitting, construction, and closeout.
  • Lead consultants, general contractors, and vendors, including issuing RFPs and negotiating contracts for projects up to $500K.
  • Coordinate closely with Leasing, Development, Property Management, Operations, and Legal to ensure timely delivery of tenant spaces.
  • Maintain project documentation, schedules, and status updates, ensuring TI and landlord work is delivered on time or ahead of schedule.


What You Bring:

  • Demonstrated experience managing commercial tenant improvement and construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction documentation, permitting processes, and life-safety requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Experience issuing RFPs, negotiating contracts, and overseeing contractors and consultants.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
  • Highly organized with attention to documentation, compliance, and project tracking systems.


The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Macerich's Total Rewards:

  • Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
  • Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
  • 401(k) match with immediate vesting
  • Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
  • 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career-development resources
  • Comprehensive wellness program including a ClassPass membership
  • And more...


At Macerich, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. To that end, we do believe in a healthy work/life balance and are proud to offer Remote Fridays for our Corporate offices and Forever Fridays for our Retail Properties.

The compensation for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role. Final salary offers will be discussed during the interview process and will reflect the candidate's skills and the company's compensation structure.

About Macerich

Macerich is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on the acquisition, leasing, management, development and redevelopment of regional malls throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Macerich owns interests in 47 regional shopping centers, including 42 wholly owned centers and five centers in which it holds partial interests. The company's portfolio includes over 50 million square feet of leasable space.
Learn more about Macerich
Size
639 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$230.2 million
5 Year Trend
-4%
Revenue
$786 million
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