Retail Construction Manager ( Executive )

We are searching for a driven, detail-obsessed Construction Manager to lead multiple retail and projects from concept through delivery, ensuring each development meets our standards for quality, efficiency, and long-term value. Join our financially strong and steadily expanding commercial real estate investment and development firm dedicated to consistently creating successful real estate projects.

Position Summary

The Construction Manager will provide construction management and project administration support on multiple retail and tenant build-out projects. This role will collaborate closely with development, legal, leasing, and accounting teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of (primarily retail) construction projects simultaneously from concept through punch list.
• Develop initial budgets and proforma analysis.
• Analyze and recommend to company management how work scopes should be allocated to general contractors or subcontractors on a cost-benefit basis.
• Prepare preliminary schedules and integrate into master project timelines.
• Assist with due diligence reviews and analysis.
• Review construction documents for accuracy and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support permit and approval processes with local authorities.
• Coordinate with consultants to finalize construction documents.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify contractors for projects.
• Lead bid processes, receive proposals, and prepare bid analyses and recommendations.
• Drive value engineering and cost analysis to maximize project savings.
• Draft and prepare contract documents in company and lender-approved formats.
• Negotiate and award construction contracts; issue notice to proceed when all requirements are met.
• Hire and oversee testing labs; review all testing for compliance.
• Perform regular construction inspections and ensure quality control.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of projects as owner’s representative by providing scheduling, supervision and accountability for project participants.
• Provide milestone, schedule and budget updates as projects progress.
• Perform project completion inspections, punch lists, and delivery.
• Hire and supervise superintendents and foremen as necessary to ensure proper supervision and performance of construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture strongly preferred.
• Additional industry training or ICSC or BOMA coursework is a plus.
• Detailed knowledge about the methods and standards of multiple construction trades.
• At least 4 years’ experience managing retail construction projects, including land development, buildings and tenant/interior improvements.
• Experience with nationally recognized general contractors or retail developers or tenants preferred.
• Strong track record managing consultants (architectural, civil, geotechnical, landscaping, traffic, etc.) and overseeing budgets.
• Skilled at reviewing complex construction drawings, legal documents, leases, and development agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), AutoCAD (or equivalent), and Adobe. Knowledge of construction job-costing or tracking software is desirable.
• Highly trustworthy with ability to manage sensitive financial and real estate information.
• Exceptional communication skills for interacting with internal teams, contractors, consultants, tenants, and public officials.