Project Manager, Construction

Brixmor Property Group; Roswell (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brixmor Property Group seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead retail development and redevelopment across the South region, based in Orlando with travel. You will oversee tenant improvements, landlord work, and new ground-up projects within shopping centers, coordinating with national retailers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining lease commitments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial retail construction.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in owner/developer/retail or general contracting environments.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, contract administration, and construction project delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of retail construction projects, including tenant improvements and redevelopment.
• Serve as the primary construction partner for tenants from lease execution through store opening.
• Manage landlord work and tenant improvements to meet lease obligations on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with national, regional, and local retailers to support project delivery and openings.
• Review and negotiate construction-related lease exhibits; provide budgeting and constructability input during lease negotiations.
• Manage due diligence including design review, permitting, entitlements, and consultant coordination.
• Oversee bid solicitation, contractor selection, contract negotiations, and procurement activities.
• Direct architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Partner with Property Management, Leasing, Development, Legal, and Finance to align goals.
• Support capital improvements and redevelopment projects to enhance customer experience and property performance.
• Maintain regular stakeholder communication and status reporting.

Skills

Retail construction

Tenant improvements

Tenant coordination

Shopping center development

Negotiation

Reading drawings (architectural/MEP)

Proficiency with MS Office

AutoCAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Manager plays a key role in delivering exciting retail development and redevelopment projects across the South region. Based in our Orlando, FL office and reporting to the Vice President of Construction, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of retail construction initiatives, including tenant buildouts, capital improvements, redevelopment projects, and select ground-up developments across company-owned and managed shopping centers.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys collaborating with national retailers, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to bring projects to life. You’ll have the opportunity to manage multiple projects from concept through completion, ensuring successful delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with lease and company commitments.

Regular travel throughout the region is required.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of retail construction projects, including tenant improvement projects, tenant coordination efforts, redevelopment initiatives, and select new construction projects.
• Serve as the primary construction partner for tenants, guiding projects from lease execution through store opening.
• Manage landlord work and tenant improvement projects to ensure all lease obligations are fulfilled on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with national, regional, and local retailers to support successful project delivery and seamless store openings.
• Review and negotiate construction-related lease exhibits and provide budgeting and constructability input during lease negotiations.
• Manage project due diligence, including design review, permitting, entitlements, and consultant coordination.
• Oversee bid solicitation, contractor selection, contract negotiations, and project procurement activities.
• Direct architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality standards, schedule milestones, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Partner with Property Management, Leasing, Development, Legal, and Finance teams to align project goals and priorities.
• Support capital improvement and redevelopment projects that enhance the customer experience and strengthen property performance.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing clear project updates and status reporting.

What You’ll Bring:

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial retail construction, tenant improvements, tenant coordination, or shopping center development.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in an owner, developer, retail, or general contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of retail tenant buildouts, landlord work, construction sequencing, and store opening requirements.
• Experience working with national and regional retailers and coordinating projects within occupied shopping centers.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, contract administration, and construction project delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.

Why Join Us?

• Manage a diverse portfolio of retail projects across a dynamic and growing region.
• Partner with some of the nation’s leading retailers and development professionals.
• Gain exposure to tenant improvements, redevelopment projects, and ground-up construction.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values initiative, accountability, and professional growth.
• Make a visible impact by helping create retail environments that serve local communities and drive business success.

Brixmor offers a hybrid work schedule (first three days of the week in the office, the balance remote optional), very competitive pay commensurate with background and responsibilities plus a benefits and perks package that supports career engagement, growth, good health and connection with teammates and our communities.

EOE (Brixmor is an Equal Opportunity Employer)

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