Retail Development Project Lead - Orlando (Hybrid)

Brixmor; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Brixmor is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Orlando, FL to lead retail development and redevelopment across the South region. You’ll manage tenant improvements, capital projects, and store openings, coordinating with retailers, architects, and contractors to deliver on time and on budget.

The role requires strong leadership in planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, with travel across the region and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial retail construction, tenant improvements, tenant coordination, or shopping center development.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in owner/developer/retail/general contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of retail tenant buildouts, landlord work, construction sequencing, and store opening requirements.
• Experience with national and regional retailers and coordinating projects within occupied shopping centers.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, contract administration, and project delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of retail construction projects, including tenant improvements and redevelopment initiatives.
• Serve as the primary construction partner for tenants from lease execution through store opening.
• Manage landlord work and tenant improvements to meet lease obligations on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with national/ regional retailers to support project delivery and store openings.
• Review and negotiate construction-related lease exhibits and provide budgeting input during lease negotiations.
• Oversee due diligence, design review, permitting, entitlements, and consultant coordination.
• Direct architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Collaborate with Property Management, Leasing, Development, Legal, and Finance teams to align goals.
• Support capital improvement and redevelopment projects to enhance customer experience and property performance.
• Provide regular stakeholder updates and status reporting.

Skills

Project management

Retail construction

Tenant improvements

Tenant coordination

Shopping center development

Tools

AutoCAD

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brixmor is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Orlando, FL to lead retail development and redevelopment across the South region. You’ll manage tenant improvements, capital projects, and store openings, coordinating with retailers, architects, and contractors to deliver on time and on budget.

The role requires strong leadership in planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, with travel across the region and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced retail environment.