Senior Retail Project Manager — Lead Ground-Up Builds

Genie Matthews and Associates; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple teams to deliver high-quality retail spaces on schedule and within budget.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change orders, mentor junior team members, and foster a culture of safety,

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in commercial construction project management.
• Experience delivering ground-up, interior, or renovation retail projects.
• Strong knowledge of means & methods, project controls, contracts and scheduling.
• Proficiency with ProjectSight, Procore, MS Project or Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of retail construction projects from planning to closeout.
• Lead internal and external project teams including subs and consultants.
• Develop and manage detailed budgets, cost forecasts and resource plans.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders and closeout documentation.
• Conduct project meetings and site visits to monitor progress and quality.
• Identify and mitigate risks, delays and scope changes.
• Foster safety, accountability and high performance across teams.
• Mentor junior project team members and support development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ProjectSight

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple teams to deliver high-quality retail spaces on schedule and within budget.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change orders, mentor junior team members, and foster a culture of safety,