Senior Retail Project Manager | Big-Box Construction Lead

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Sabbatical

HSA

Life insurance

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC, located in Duluth, GA, seeks a Senior Project Manager-Retail to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role demands strong leadership and technical expertise to deliver high-quality spaces on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring 710+ years in commercial retail PM, solid knowledge of project controls, contracts, and scheduling, plus excellent communication skills. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 710+ years of commercial retail PM experience.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of budgets, scheduling, and contracts.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field.

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

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

ProjectSight

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC, located in Duluth, GA, seeks a Senior Project Manager-Retail to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role demands strong leadership and technical expertise to deliver high-quality spaces on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring 710+ years in commercial retail PM, solid knowledge of project controls, contracts, and scheduling, plus excellent communication skills. Travel to project sites may be required.