Retail Center Construction Project Manager

Qualified candidates will have a thorough understanding of the real estate development process including project due diligence, budgeting, scheduling, entitlements, contract negotiations, engineering and other consultant management and construction management in a primarily retail real estate environment. · Primary responsibilities will include managing design, permitting, and construction of both interior build out projects and ground up development projects. · Additionally, will oversee ongoing tenant-related construction work in our shopping centers. · Will also assist our leasing associates with landlord work budgeting, scheduling, and lease negotiations for new leases. · Must be able to evaluate bid proposals from general contractors and negotiate fairly on behalf of the company. · Must be able to evaluate and process change order requests, pay applications, RFIs, Tenant Improvement allowance requests, and contractor close-out documents. · Must understand how to read and coordinate construction drawings. · Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse group of tenants, as well as to superiors and other departments within the company. College Degree is required, and a construction management degree would be preferred. A minimum of five years of retail commercial construction experience and estimating experience is required.