Senior Retail Project Manager — Lead Complex Builds

Food Management Search; 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 (HSA)

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Sabbatical

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager-Retail to lead complex retail construction projects in the Duluth, GA area. You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in commercial construction, strong knowledge of means and methods, and proven leadership across multiple teams. PMP or OSHA 30 preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in commercial construction project management with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience delivering ground-up, interior, or renovation retail projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, contracts, and scheduling.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; PMP or similar credentials are 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

ProjectSight

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager-Retail to lead complex retail construction projects in the Duluth, GA area. You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in commercial construction, strong knowledge of means and methods, and proven leadership across multiple teams. PMP or OSHA 30 preferred.