Project Manager - General Retail

Schimenti Construction Company; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Schimenti Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Rye Brook, NY office. The role leads construction projects, coordinates planning, and ensures objectives are achieved.

Requirements include 4+ years in construction PM, retail project experience, Procore knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel to sites is required; salary range is disclosed in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing retail construction projects.
• Proficient with Procore or similar RFIs systems.
• Strong verbal presentation skills and ability to lead meetings.
• Travel to assigned projects as required.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in supporting jobs and project management teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services.
• Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues.
• Ensure that jobs are completed according to schedule and meet profit goals.
• Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices and approve for payment; negotiate changes.
• Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed.
• Keep consistent lines of communication with clients and share progress and budget matters.

Skills

PM experience

Retail construction

Short-duration projects

Solo PM lead

RFI coordination

Presentation skills

Travel

Education

College degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Job description

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Employee-Owners, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, and in 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by ENR. None of it happens without the team. That’s why we Build Different.

We are seeking experienced Project Managers for our Rye Brook, NY office. The Project Manager leads the successful execution of construction projects, facilitates planning and coordination of construction activities, and ensures that all project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Take an active role in supporting jobs and project management teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services
• Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
• Ensure that jobs are completed according to schedule and meet profit goals
• Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing Schimenti's commitment to continue addressing their needs and interests
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instill this philosophy within the team at all times
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes
• Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed
• Keep consistent lines of communication open with clients and proactively share project progress and budget matters
• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed
• Ensure punch list completion

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 4+ years of Construction Project Management experience
• Must have a background managing retail construction projects
• Must have experience managing projects with high-intensity and short-term duration of 15-20 weeks
• Experience as the sole Project Management lead
• Buyout proficiency and strong experience with leveling trades
• Experience with creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology
• Strong verbal presentation skills and ability to lead effective meetings
• College degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred
• Travel to assigned projects as required

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent
• Procore or experience with a similar software experience

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $125,000 - $170,000 salary per year. In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• a retirement savings plan
• several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

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As set forth in Schimenti Construction Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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