Senior Retail Project Manager — Lead Big-Box Retail

Management Performance Associates; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Sabbatical

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, and serve as the primary client liaison to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in commercial construction, a track record in retail projects, strong knowledge of means and methods, and proficiency with ProjectSight,

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Experience delivering ground-up, interior, or renovation projects specifically in the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, contracts, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with PM tools such as ProjectSight, Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam.
• Excellent 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 primary 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 skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

ProjectSight

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Management Performance Associates in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, and serve as the primary client liaison to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in commercial construction, a track record in retail projects, strong knowledge of means and methods, and proficiency with ProjectSight,