Remote Design & Construction Project Manager

Core States Group; Elm (PA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven culture

Competitive compensation

401(k) with match

Healthcare benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Project Manager, Design & Construction to lead Investor Center projects from concept to opening. You’ll coordinate across internal teams, consultants, contractors, landlords, and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that meets program standards.

The role supports flexible work arrangements in PA with occasional travel up to 20% (Texas, West Coast). Remote options within PA are available.

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, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, stakeholder communications, issue resolution, documentation, and cross-functional project teams.
• 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 and protect confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Investor Center projects from 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.
• 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.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, change management, quality standards, and issue resolution.
• Conduct project meetings, site visits, progress reviews, and turnover inspections.
• Coordinate technology, security, furniture, signage, relocation, and opening readiness activities.
• Manage project turnover, punch list, warranty items, and closeout documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement while maintaining documentation and program standards.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 to opening. You’ll coordinate across internal teams, consultants, contractors, landlords, and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that meets program standards.

The role supports flexible work arrangements in PA with occasional travel up to 20% (Texas, West Coast). Remote options within PA are available.