Project Manager – Rock Row
Location: Westbrook, ME (Rock Row)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Development & Construction Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
Waterstone Properties is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead the next phases of the Rock Row development in Westbrook, Maine. Rock Row is one of New England’s most ambitious mixed-use destinations combining retail, entertainment, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and office uses on a transformed 110 acre site and the next phases will bring significant new vertical and horizontal construction online over the coming years.
This role is responsible for managing multiple Rock Row projects simultaneously from infrastructure and site work through tenant fit-outs and new vertical construction while serving as the day-to-day point of contact for development partners, capital partners, anchor tenants, design teams, contractors, and municipal stakeholders. The Project Manager will be the connective tissue across these projects, ensuring schedules align, scopes don’t collide, and partners are kept informed every step of the way.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, organized leader who thrives juggling multiple concurrent projects, communicates clearly and proactively with partners, and can navigate the complexity of a large-scale, multi-phase development with confidence and accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Multi-Project Delivery & Execution
- Manage multiple Rock Row projects simultaneously including site infrastructure, vertical construction, tenant fit-outs, and amenity buildouts from pre-construction through closeout
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across active projects, identifying and resolving conflicts in sequencing, logistics, shared site access, and trade availability
- Monitor day-to-day progress against baseline schedules and budgets, proactively identifying and resolving variances, delays, and risks before they cascade across projects
Oversee site activities, quality control, and safety compliance in coordination with superintendents and field staff across all active Rock Row work zones
- Manage permitting, inspections, and coordination with the city, state agencies, and utility providers across project phases
Drive project closeout activities including punch list completion, commissioning, final documentation, warranty handover, and tenant turnover
Partner & Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for joint venture partners, capital partners, anchor tenants, and key stakeholders across the Rock Row development
Establish and maintain a regular cadence of partner updates including weekly status reports, monthly project reviews, and milestone briefings to keep all parties aligned on schedule, budget, and key decisions
- Lead project meetings and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to keep work aligned and moving
Coordinate tenant coordination activities for incoming retail, restaurant, and commercial tenants, including delivery condition handover, fit-out reviews, and grand-opening readiness
- Provide clear, timely project reporting to internal leadership and external partners, surfacing risks, decisions, and trade-offs early
Budget, Cost & Contract Management
Prepare, track, and manage project budgets, change orders, contingencies, and monthly cost reporting across multiple concurrent projects
- Review, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements
Review and approve subcontractor pay applications, invoices, and partner billing/draw packages in accordance with contract and JV terms
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, scope refinement, and proactive risk management
Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, daily reports, and as-built records across all assigned projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Minimum 5 -10 years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, with proven success running multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated experience delivering medium-to-large-scale retail, commercial, healthcare, residential, or mixed-use projects, with an understanding of the unique code requirements, regulatory standards, and construction complexities specific to each sector
- Strong track record of partner-facing communication able to brief joint venture partners, capital partners, and tenants with clarity and confidence
Advanced ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, means, sequencing, and current market pricing
Proficiency with project management and scheduling software