Construction Project Manager

Arena Family of Companies; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects in the grocery, drug store, and specialty retail sectors from preconstruction through closeout.

This role emphasizes occupied-live-site renovations with extensive coordination of architects, engineers, and clients, and requires travel to project sites across the region. Procore/Bluebeam/MS Project proficiency and ADA compliance knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with grocery stores, drug stores, or specialty retail tenant improvements.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project) and ADA compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Serve as primary client-facing point of contact and maintain proactive delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and municipal agencies on permitting and inspections.
• Manage occupied-live-site construction sequencing to minimize disruption to operations.
• Track budgets, change orders, and pay applications; ensure ADA compliance.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Delivery leadership

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Retail & Grocery Focus)

Location: Southern California (Murrieta-area corporate office), with regional travel across CA, AZ, NV, and CO project sites

Company Overview

A full-service general building and engineering construction firm delivering design-build, project management, tenant improvement, and ground-up construction services across seven Western states. The company operates as a \"client first\" organization, known for a hands‑on, proactive project delivery approach tailored to each client\'s needs, with a core team boasting over 100 combined years of commercial construction experience.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, with a strong emphasis on grocery, drug store, and specialty retail project types. The ideal candidate has direct experience managing occupied‑space retrofits, ground‑up retail pads, and tenant improvement work for national or regional retail and grocery brands.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned projects, including buyout, scheduling, budget tracking, and subcontractor coordination
• Serve as primary client‑facing point of contact, maintaining the company\'s reputation for proactive, detail‑oriented project delivery
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and municipal agencies on permitting and inspections
• Manage occupied‑store or live‑site construction sequencing where applicable, minimizing disruption to ongoing retail or grocery operations
• Track project budgets, change orders, and pay applications
• Ensure ADA compliance (interior and exterior) on applicable renovation and remodel work
• Travel to project sites across the company\'s multi‑state footprint as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of Project Manager experience in commercial construction
• Required: direct project experience with grocery stores, drug stores, and/or specialty retail construction or tenant improvement
• Experience with occupied/live‑site retail construction strongly preferred
• Familiarity with shopping center, mixed‑use, or multi‑tenant retail development a plus
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of ADA compliance requirements
• Valid driver\'s license and willingness to travel regionally