Project Manager | Ground-Up Retail

Join an established commercial general contractor managing ground-up retail construction throughout the Southeast. This is an office-based Project Manager position in Mobile, Alabama, with responsibility for projects from preconstruction and subcontract award through construction and closeout.

About the Company & Role

• Established commercial GC with a long track record delivering retail and other large-scale commercial projects
• Office-based in Mobile, Alabama, with periodic project travel
• Lead ground-up retail projects while working closely with field leadership, subcontractors, ownership, and internal operations
• Manage the administrative, financial, scheduling, and technical sides of assigned projects
• Strong opportunity for long-term growth within an established construction organization

What You’ll Do

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost projections, and overall project plans
• Manage contract administration, change orders, RFIs, submittals, procurement, and project documentation
• Prepare bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, project teams, and field leadership
• Track material procurement, lead times, and other resources required to maintain schedule
• Monitor actual costs against estimates and manage project financial performance
• Review project progress for compliance with plans, specifications, quality standards, and schedule
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Identify issues early and drive them through resolution
• Manage punch list, turnover, financial closeout, and final project completion

What We’re Looking For

• Proven commercial construction Project Management experience
• Ground-up commercial construction experience required; retail experience strongly preferred
• Experience taking projects from preconstruction or startup through closeout
• Strong understanding of budgets, schedules, contracts, change management, procurement, RFIs, and submittals
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating closely with field teams
• Background managing commercial projects in the multi-million-dollar range
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to schedule, cost, quality, and client expectations
• Comfortable with periodic travel to active projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

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