Senior Retail Construction Lead | Delivery & Budgets

Accounting Search; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Sabbatical

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects in Duluth, GA. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while coordinating diverse teams and maintaining client relations.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of retail PM experience, strong knowledge of construction methods, and proficiency with PM tools. Travel to sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Proven track record delivering retail projects (ground-up, interior, or renovation).
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, contracts, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in PM tools like ProjectSight, Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of retail construction projects including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Lead internal and external project teams, including superintendents, project engineers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and ownership groups.
• Develop and manage detailed project budgets, cost forecasts, and resource plans.
• Maintain accurate project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Conduct regular project meetings and site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, delays, and scope changes.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance across all project teams.
• Mentor junior project team members and support professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Negotiation

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Extensive field or trade experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Tools

ProjectSight

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects in Duluth, GA. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while coordinating diverse teams and maintaining client relations.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of retail PM experience, strong knowledge of construction methods, and proficiency with PM tools. Travel to sites will be required as needed.