The project manager is responsible for overall project management and owner's representation on multiple projects, for multiple clients. Other responsibilities can include: program development, design management, construction management, real estate support, and vendor management.
The project manager has a demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage retail tenant improvement projects from design through store opening.
- Schedules and interacts with designers, architects, landlords, and clients.
- Communicates project progress to clients and key business partners.
- Provides construction expertise. Identifies issues regarding safety and regulations compliance.
- Manages and negotiates with contractors and vendors.
- Prepares project budgets.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of experience working on retail tenant improvement projects.
- Degree in CM, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.
- In-house retail store development experience required.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of budgeting, scheduling, design, and construction coordination.
- Solid understanding of construction practices and techniques.
- Strong client and vendor relationship building skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, able to thrive in an autonomous environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally: orally and in writing. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to travel 30%-40% of time.
- Strong computer experience, preferably Microsoft Office.