Retail Construction Project Manager

ManpowerGroup; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Retail Construction Project Manager to support client-focused retail buildouts and remodels. This fully remote position (US-wide) offers travel as needed with reimbursement and a contract-to-hire path.

You’ll lead project delivery across remodeling and new builds, ensuring scope, budget, and quality are met. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of PM experience in CRE/retail, a PMP certification, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in commercial real estate or retail construction delivery.
• PMP certification or an equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• SmartSheet experience preferred; CRE background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional project management services across a portfolio of retail construction projects, including remodeling and new builds.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep projects aligned to scope, timeline, and quality standards.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet required specifications and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Time management

Communication

PMP certification

Education

PMP certification

Tools

SmartSheet

Job description

Our client, Retail Construction is seeking a Retail Construction Project Manager to join their team. As a Retail Construction Project Manager, you will be part of the Project Delivery team supporting client-focused retail buildouts and remodels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of retail project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up.

Job Title: Retail Construction Project Manager

Location: Fully remote, anywhere in the US (no specific timezone). There will be travel as needed; travel will be reimbursed.

Pay Range: $59.38

What's the Job?

• Deliver exceptional project management services across a portfolio of retail construction projects, including remodeling and new builds.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep projects aligned to scope, timeline, and quality standards.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet required specifications and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while building and maintaining strong client relationships.

What's Needed?

• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in commercial real estate and/or retail construction delivery.
• PMP certification or an equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• SmartSheet experience preferred; commercial real estate background preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead retail construction projects and deliver measurable results for clients.
• Contract-to-hire role with potential to extend.
• Work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering projects successfully and strengthening a culture of collaboration and advancement.
• Virtual interviews with the hiring team (1–2 rounds); please ensure only candidates join the interviews.
• Travel as needed to support project delivery, with reimbursement provided.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.