Retail Construction PM in Atlanta: Lead Projects

We Search People; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

We Search People, partnering with a leading Atlanta-based commercial contractor, is seeking an experienced Retail Construction Project Manager to lead retail and healthcare projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, subcontractor coordination, client communications, and quality control to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery across occupied environments in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing commercial retail construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and PM processes.
• Experience with fast-track interior build-outs in occupied retail environments.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail and healthcare construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers.
• Serve as primary client contact and manage client expectations.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, and submittals.
• Monitor financial performance including change orders and invoicing.
• Lead project meetings and report progress to clients and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety regulations, and company standards.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

We Search People, partnering with a leading Atlanta-based commercial contractor, is seeking an experienced Retail Construction Project Manager to lead retail and healthcare projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, subcontractor coordination, client communications, and quality control to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery across occupied environments in the Southeast.