Senior Retail PM — Budget, Schedule, Safety

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Sabbatical

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for retail construction in Duluth, GA.

Lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality spaces on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive retail project experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with industry tools.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in commercial construction project management with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience delivering ground-up, interior, or renovation projects specifically within the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, contracts, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., ProjectSight, Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred. PMP or similar credentials a plus.

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

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Extensive field experience may substitute for degree

Tools

ProjectSight

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for retail construction in Duluth, GA.

Lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality spaces on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive retail project experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with industry tools.