Senior Retail Project Manager: Lead High-Impact Builds

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sabbatical

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout in Duluth, GA. You will manage budgets, schedules, and multi-discipline teams, ensuring on-time delivery and quality for big-box retail spaces.

The role requires 7–10+ years in commercial construction, thorough knowledge of means and methods, and proficiency with Procore and related tools. Travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in commercial construction project management with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience delivering ground-up, interior, or renovation projects in the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, contracts, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Procore, ProjectSight, MS 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 (superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, consultants).
• Serve as primary client contact with architects, engineers, and ownership groups.
• Develop and manage detailed 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.
• Identify and mitigate risks, delays, and scope changes.
• Foster safety, accountability, and high performance across teams.
• Mentor junior team members and support professional development.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Procore

ProjectSight

MS Project

Bluebeam

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Extensive field or trade experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Procore

ProjectSight

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout in Duluth, GA. You will manage budgets, schedules, and multi-discipline teams, ensuring on-time delivery and quality for big-box retail spaces.

The role requires 7–10+ years in commercial construction, thorough knowledge of means and methods, and proficiency with Procore and related tools. Travel to sites will be required.