Remote-Eligible Design & Construction Project Manager

Core States Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Project Manager, Design & Construction to lead Investor Center projects from concept through opening. This role coordinates design, budgeting, permitting, construction, and closeout with internal teams, consultants, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of PM experience in construction-related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office/Microsoft Project skills.

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.
• MS Office required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience with Workfront or equivalent project management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, stakeholder communications, issue resolution, documentation, and cross-functional project teams.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Workfront

MS Office

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a Project Manager, Design & Construction to lead Investor Center projects from concept through opening. This role coordinates design, budgeting, permitting, construction, and closeout with internal teams, consultants, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of PM experience in construction-related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office/Microsoft Project skills.