Senior PM – Ground-Up Retail & Grocery Construction

Michael Page; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Vehicle allowance

401(k) program

Healthcare benefits

Career advancement

Executive exposure

Retail-focused projects

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up retail and grocery builds in the Southeast. You will manage projects from award through closeout, develop schedules, budgets, and oversee procurement and subcontractor management.

You'll serve as the primary client contact, mitigate risks, ensure safety and quality, and mentor junior Project Managers while reporting to senior leadership on status and performance. This role offers strong growth with a regional contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong background in big-box retail or grocery sectors.
• Proven success delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Stable career history with established commercial general contractors.
• Financial management skills including budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to lead multiple stakeholders while driving schedule and operational performance.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground-up retail and grocery construction projects from award through completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and overall financial performance
• Lead contract administration, procurement strategies, and subcontractor management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and field operations teams
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved
• Mentor Project Managers and support the development of internal talent
• Maintain strong communication with executive leadership regarding project status and performance

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

MPI is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up retail and grocery builds in the Southeast. You will manage projects from award through closeout, develop schedules, budgets, and oversee procurement and subcontractor management.

You'll serve as the primary client contact, mitigate risks, ensure safety and quality, and mentor junior Project Managers while reporting to senior leadership on status and performance. This role offers strong growth with a regional contractor.