Sr. Project Manager - Retail Construction

Seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee luxury retail and high-end commercial construction projects throughout South Florida. Responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have experience with flagship retail stores, luxury boutiques, and premium interior buildouts.

Client Details

National General Contractor focused on retail construction

Description

• Lead multiple retail and luxury retail construction projects ranging from $1M to $10M+ in value.
• Manage all phases of project delivery including estimating support, preconstruction, permitting, procurement, construction, turnover, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flow projections, and risk management plans.
• Direct project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, landlords, and tenant representatives.
• Coordinate complex construction logistics within occupied shopping centers, mixed-use developments, luxury retail districts, airports, and urban environments.
• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements, change orders, purchase orders, and vendor contracts.
• Lead OAC meetings and provide executive-level reporting on schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, permitting requirements, and company safety standards.
• Manage long-lead procurement for specialty finishes, millwork, storefront systems, lighting packages, luxury fixtures, and imported materials.
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, cost control, billing, and margin protection.
• Identify and resolve project challenges proactively to minimize delays and maintain client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior project management staff and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.

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.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years managing retail, luxury retail, hospitality, mixed-use, or high-end commercial interiors.
• Proven experience delivering projects for luxury brands, flagship retail stores, boutique environments, or premium tenant improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost controls.
• Experience managing projects in occupied facilities and fast-track construction environments.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of South Florida permitting, inspections, and construction practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Bilingual - English / Spanish

Job Offer

• Salary of $130,000 to $160,000 USD
• Healthcare benefits
• PTO
• Bonus
• 401K

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.

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred. 10+ years of construction project management experience. 5+ years managing retail, luxury retail, hospitality, mixed-use, or high-end commercial interiors. Proven experience delivering projects for luxury brands, flagship retail stores, boutique environments, or premium tenant improvement projects. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost controls. Experience managing projects in occupied facilities and fast-track construction environments. Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong understanding of South Florida permitting, inspections, and construction practices. Exceptional leadership, communication, and client management skills. Bilingual - English / Spanish