Construction Project Manager – Retail Real Estate
Location: Must live in Austin, TX
Work Arrangement: Remote
Experience Required: Retail shopping center construction
We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee retail-focused construction projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects within an active retail real estate portfolio.
Position Overview
The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for managing ground-up developments, interior build-outs, and ongoing tenant improvement projects within retail shopping centers. This role works closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and tenants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the design, permitting, and construction of retail projects, including ground-up developments and interior build-outs
- Oversee tenant-related construction activity within existing shopping centers
- Partner with leasing teams to support landlord work budgeting, scheduling, and lease negotiations
- Review, analyze, and negotiate general contractor bids and vendor proposals
- Evaluate and process change orders, pay applications, RFIs, tenant improvement allowance requests, and close-out documentation
- Coordinate and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Manage engineers, architects, and other consultants throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure clear, consistent communication with tenants, internal teams, and senior leadership
- Maintain accurate project budgets, schedules, and reporting
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail shopping center construction, including estimating
- Strong knowledge of the commercial real estate development process, from due diligence through construction close-out
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents with confidence
- Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
