Project Manager

Job Description

• Shopping Centers experience
• Manage multiple construction projects across a portfolio of shopping centers, including tenant improvements, landlord work, capital improvements, redevelopment, and ground-up construction.
• Serve as the primary construction contact for retail tenants, coordinating projects from lease execution through store opening.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, procurement, contractor selection, and construction execution.
• Coordinate with national and regional retailers, architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors.
• Review construction plans, lease exhibits, budgets, and project scopes to ensure alignment with lease obligations and project requirements.
• Manage project due diligence, permitting, design reviews, and consultant coordination.
• Monitor project progress, proactively address challenges, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Partner with Leasing, Property Management, Development, Legal, and Finance teams to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 4 years of project management experience in shopping center development, retail construction, or commercial real estate construction.
• Previous experience working with shopping center owners, developers, or retail property management teams is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously, preferably within a portfolio of retail properties.
• Strong understanding of retail tenant buildouts, landlord work, tenant coordination, and construction within occupied shopping centers.
• Experience working directly with national and regional retailers.
• Knowledge of construction budgeting, estimating, scheduling, permitting, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the South region.