Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager
Phoenix Corporate Office
Phoenix, Arizona

Great people make great properties. As a shopping center developer of some of the nation’s best real estate in top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding, and balanced career.

The Position on our Team:

The Senior Project Manager works in close coordination with the AVP, Construction to manage and provide strategic planning for all projects at each assigned property. Senior Project Managers must demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with peers in Development, Design, Tenant Coordination, Legal, Leasing, Accounting/Finance, Department Store/Anchor Tenant Leasing, Risk Management, IT, Development Marketing, and Property Management/Operations.

In This Role, You Will:

• Have primary responsibility for managing financial and schedule responsibilities for a portfolio, minimum of six (6), redevelopment projects, or – as specifically assigned – for one large redevelopment or ground-up project.
• Be involved in the management of all construction-related activities for one large project and/or a portfolio of smaller projects which may consist of up to as many as six (6) regional malls.
• Manage and initially plan all construction-related projects under your responsibility.
• Work with Design/Planning and Development and other departments to identify and achieve proposed project solutions with special emphasis on corporate goals related to design, budget, schedule, quality, and customer service.
• Coordinate and interface with the development team from project inception through final completion.
• Work with the Senior Development Manager to create a comprehensive development and planning schedule.
• Manage within multiple construction methodologies, i.e., lump sum, GMP, design/build, cost plus.
• Lead the advancement of construction estimates and project budgets.
• Prepare and follow through to execution all vendor contracts.
• Work with designated general contractors as required to confirm and further develop the established budget.
• Manage and forecast project construction budgets through the entire development process.
• Establish and analyze project goals and develop strategies as required to maintain those goals.
• Prepare and/or review with the project team the monthly financial and schedule progress reports for presentation and review with the VP, Construction.
• Ensure accuracy and verify all aspects of each change order for assigned projects.
• Manage all consultants and/or construction managers involved in the project during the preconstruction and construction phases.
• Travel as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Macerich:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred. Remarkable candidates without a formal degree may be considered.
• Supplemental education from ICSC or related industry group is a plus.
• Continuing education in studies related to retail development and construction is anticipated.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years’ experience in the management of construction projects with emphasis on retail.
• Experience with a nationally recognized general contractor or experience with a national retail developer is preferred.
• All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

We know our people make us who we are, and we take pride in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest employees from all backgrounds. We recognize the value of strengthening our workforce with diverse thoughts, voices, ideas and people. This makes our company a rewarding and energizing environment to work in.

As an employee with Macerich, you will also benefit from the following:

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels.
• Hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely two days per week.
• Annual paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually.
• Savings accounts for your future through 401K and Health Savings Accounts.
• Participation in the Company stock program at a discount.
• 24 paid volunteer hours annually and employer charitable match benefit.
• Access to Calm for health support, mindfulness guidance, and stress management.
• A sense of belonging fostered by wellness, satisfaction, diversity, and inclusion.

Why Macerich

We create places where people come together. Macerich is reinventing the retail experience bringing together the best of shopping, dining, office, multifamily and experiences to meet the needs of the communities we serve. With 44 properties in some of the most vibrant, bustling cities across the country from New York to California, Macerich is setting the bar for transforming retail real estate into our vision for Regional Town Centers for everyone.

Our Culture of Belonging

At Macerich, we prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and equity, benefiting our employees, workplaces, and communities. We actively seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the strength it brings. Our goal is to create a thriving, respectful environment that celebrates uniqueness and fosters learning. We are proud of our practices promoting equal employment and advancement opportunities. Macerich welcomes all qualified applicants, regardless of protected characteristics. For further details, refer to our Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact our People team for assistance.

We strive to be leaders in our industry by operating properties that prioritize responsible stewardship of our resources for the benefit of our tenants, guests, investors, employees, communities, industry partners and the planet. We are also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees can thrive. By prioritizing and investing in our employees, we create value for our workplaces and Regional Town Centers, as well as the communities we serve.

Work Experience
7 years: Construction project management

Education
Preferred: Bachelors

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