Project Manager -Ground Up Retail

• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, scope reviews, and value engineering
• Monitor project schedules, subcontractor performance, and overall project delivery
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and field teams to ensure successful execution
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Coordinate subcontractor bidding activities and distribute plans/specifications to trade partners
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost tracking reports, and forecasting spreadsheets

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Access to diverse project expereince with clear growth opportunitiesClose-Knit Team with Family-First Culture

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of Project Management experience within commercial construction
• Experience supporting preconstruction and estimating functions
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and project financial management
• Experience on ground-up commercial projects such as retail, mixed-use, office, hospitality, or similar asset classes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction management software
• Strong communication, organizational, and client-facing skills
• Ambitious, career-focused individual eager to develop and grow within a supportive environment

Our client is a well-established, privately owned commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ground-up and renovation projects across the Southeast. They specialize in mixed-use, retail, commercial, hospitality, and lifestyle developments, partnering with repeat clients and maintaining a relationship-driven approach to construction. The business has experienced steady growth while preserving a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where employees have direct access to leadership and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

• Base salary of $115,000 - $130,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing, family-oriented contractor with a strong Southeast presence
• Exposure to both preconstruction and operations, creating a well-rounded career path
• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where your impact will be visible from day one

If you are an experienced Project Manager in retail construction seeking a rewarding opportunity we encourage you to apply today!