Senior Retail Project Manager — Budget, Schedule & Safety

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Sabbatical

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager-Retail to lead complex retail construction from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate internal teams and subcontractors, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the main client contact.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years in retail PM, strong communication, and proficiency with PM tools. This role requires a hands-on leader who delivers quality on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Retail ground-up/interior/renovation project delivery.
• Knowledge of means/methods, controls, scheduling.
• Proficiency with PM tools: ProjectSight, Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam.
• OSHA 30 preferred; PMP or similar credentials a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of retail construction projects from planning to closeout.
• Lead internal and external project teams including subs and consultants.
• Serve as 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 quality.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, delays, and scope changes.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance across teams.
• Mentor junior team members and support professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Mgmt / Civil Eng

Tools

ProjectSight

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager-Retail to lead complex retail construction from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate internal teams and subcontractors, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the main client contact.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years in retail PM, strong communication, and proficiency with PM tools. This role requires a hands-on leader who delivers quality on time and within budget.