Property Project Manager

Citizens; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citizens is seeking a Project Manager for the Retail Network Transformation (RNT) team to lead planning and delivery of property and construction initiatives across the retail portfolio, including renovations, expansions, relocations, and other facility projects.

You will partner with stakeholders, vendors, landlords, and cross-functional teams to define scope, develop schedules and budgets, manage risk, and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget completion in occupied stores.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) or
• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction and/or facilities projects, including multiple concurrent projects, vendor/contractor oversight, and delivery in occupied/open retail environments (construction while open).
• Demonstrated capability in core project management disciplines (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and change control) and familiarity with estimating, project controls, construction administration, phasing/logistics planning, and safety practices in regulated or customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery with moderate guidance, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, procurement/contractor engagement, and day-to-day coordination across internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and approvals; track commitments and actuals; and implement cost controls and change management practices to protect project financial outcomes.
• Plan and execute construction in occupied/open retail settings by coordinating phasing, off-hours work windows, access and logistics, temporary controls/signage, and stakeholder communications to minimize customer and colleague disruption.
• Own project risk, issue, and dependency management by identifying impacts early (schedule, cost, quality, safety, business continuity), driving mitigation plans, and escalating decisions when needed.
• Provide project leadership through clear communication, meeting facilitation, and consistent reporting; mentor less experienced colleagues as needed; and promote a collaborative, accountable team environment.

Skills

Scope management

Schedule management

Budget management

Quality management

Risk management

Change control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field

Job description

As the Project Manager for the Retail Network Transformation (RNT) team, you will lead the planning and delivery of property and construction initiatives across the retail portfolio, including renovations, expansions, relocations, and other facility-related projects. You will partner with internal business stakeholders, vendors, landlords (as applicable), and cross-functional teams to define scope, develop schedules and budgets, and drive execution from project kickoff through closeout. This role is accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery, proactive risk management, clear status reporting, and ensuring work is completed safely and to required quality and compliance standards—often in occupied, customer-facing environments where business continuity is critical.

Primary responsibilities include

• Lead end-to-end project delivery with moderate guidance, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, procurement/contractor engagement, and day-to-day coordination across internal teams and external partners.

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and approvals; track commitments and actuals; and implement cost controls and change management practices to protect project financial outcomes.

• Plan and execute construction in occupied/open retail settings by coordinating phasing, off-hours work windows, access and logistics, temporary controls/signage, and stakeholder communications to minimize customer and colleague disruption.

• Own project risk, issue, and dependency management by identifying impacts early (schedule, cost, quality, safety, business continuity), driving mitigation plans, and escalating decisions when needed.

• Provide project leadership through clear communication, meeting facilitation, and consistent reporting; mentor less experienced colleagues as needed; and promote a collaborative, accountable team environment.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) or

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction and/or facilities projects, including multiple concurrent projects, vendor/contractor oversight, and delivery in occupied/open retail environments (construction while open).

• Demonstrated capability in core project management disciplines (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and change control) and familiarity with estimating, project controls, construction administration, phasing/logistics planning, and safety practices in regulated or customer-facing environments.

Hours & Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday with occasional evenings/weekends as needed; hybrid schedule (1–2 days in office, 3–4 days visiting project sites).

• Travel: 25–50%, including occasional overnights.

• Pay Transparency

  The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $100,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

  We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time‑away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer‑centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

09/28/2026