PM, Design & Construction — Remote/Hybrid

Core States Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team wellness challenges

Free virtual gym app

Wholesale club membership reimb.

Employee recognition programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Project Manager, Design & Construction to lead Investor Center projects from concept through opening and closeout. You will coordinate due diligence, budgeting, design development, permitting, and construction, ensuring projects meet client standards and schedule targets.

The role requires 8–10 years of PM experience in construction or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Project, and Workfront.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of project management experience in construction, design, corporate interiors, retail, banking, financial services, or similar environments.
• Experience managing projects throughout the full lifecycle, including due diligence, design development, budgeting, entitlement and permitting, procurement, construction execution, landlord coordination, opening readiness, and project closeout.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, landlord approvals, cost management, permitting processes, bidding, field construction, FF&E coordination, technology and security integrations, punch list management, and closeout procedures.
• MS Office required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience with Workfront or equivalent project management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify practical uses for AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Investor Center projects from project launch through opening and closeout, ensuring alignment with client standards, scope, budget, schedule and quality expectations.
• Lead project planning activities including due diligence, feasibility reviews, budgeting, approvals, site readiness, and overall project setup.
• Coordinate design development, construction documentation, landlord approvals, permitting, and entitlement activities to support successful project execution.
• Manage construction procurement, bidding, contractor coordination, trade releases, and preconstruction activities.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination among clients, landlords, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, change management, quality standards, and issue resolution, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct project meetings, site visits, progress reviews, and turnover inspections to ensure successful delivery and adherence to project requirements.
• Coordinate technology, security, furniture, signage, relocation, and operational readiness activities required for branch opening and occupancy.
• Manage project turnover, punch list completion, warranty items, financial reconciliation, closeout documentation, and final stakeholder acceptance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement while maintaining accurate project documentation, compliance requirements, and program standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Workfront

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a Project Manager, Design & Construction to lead Investor Center projects from concept through opening and closeout. You will coordinate due diligence, budgeting, design development, permitting, and construction, ensuring projects meet client standards and schedule targets.

The role requires 8–10 years of PM experience in construction or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Project, and Workfront.