Senior Project Manager - Retail & Grocery Construction

Commercial Construction Project Manager

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Our client is an established commercial general contractor with deep experience delivering retail, big box retail, and grocery store commercial projects. With 93% of its business coming from repeat clients, the organization has built its reputation around long-term relationships, technical construction expertise, competitive project delivery, and a commitment to providing clients with a high level of service.

Job Description

• Lead ground-up retail construction projects from preconstruction and procurement through completion and turnover
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasts, cost controls, and overall financial performance
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff
• Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure successful field execution
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, buyout, contracts, and vendor relationships
• Coordinate with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners
• Lead project kickoff, owner, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement schedules, and project documentation
• Identify potential project risks and develop proactive solutions to protect schedule and profitability
• Manage long-lead procurement and critical-path activities associated with fast-track retail construction
• Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations
• Provide accurate financial forecasting and project reporting to senior leadership
• Drive project closeout, punch list completion, turnover, and warranty requirements
• Develop strong client relationships that contribute to repeat and negotiated business

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience
• Proven experience managing ground-up retail and/or grocery construction projects required
• Track record of successfully managing multiple or large-scale commercial projects
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability
• Experience with subcontractor buyout, procurement, contract administration, and change management
• Strong understanding of fast-track retail schedules and construction sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work
• Experience leading and mentoring project management teams
• Excellent client-facing, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, and other construction management platforms preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Vehicle allowance and business expense reimbursement
• Long-term stability with an established commercial general contractor
• High level of project ownership and decision-making authority

Job summary: Sector: Construction. Sub Sector: Project Manager. Industry: Property. Where: Atlanta. Contract Type: Permanent.