Senior Project Manager - MEP Construction - Remote

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail construction and renovation projects throughout the United States.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background managing retail projects either directly for retail occupiers or through a third-party project management or commercial real estate firm. This position requires someone who can step into the role and immediately manage active projects with minimal training.

The Senior Project Manager will typically oversee approximately 10–12 concurrent projects , which may include remodels, renovations, new store builds, and other retail construction initiatives. This individual will be responsible for projects from initial planning and budgeting through construction, closeout, and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail construction, renovation, remodel, and new-build projects simultaneously.

• Oversee projects throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, and closeout.

• Manage approximately 10–12 active projects at varying stages of completion.

• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, scopes, and milestone tracking.

• Coordinate architects, engineers, general contractors, vendors, consultants, landlords, and other project stakeholders.

• Lead project meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedule, budget, risks, and outstanding action items.

• Monitor construction progress and identify potential delays, cost concerns, or project risks before they impact delivery.

• Review proposals, change orders, invoices, schedules, and project documentation.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within approved budgets, and according to established quality standards.

• Manage project reporting and documentation using project management platforms and tools.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while providing a high level of customer service.

• Travel to project sites as required for meetings, inspections, construction oversight, and project milestones.

• Manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed projects in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience .

• Demonstrated experience managing retail construction projects is strongly required.

• Experience working directly for retail occupiers or through a third-party project management/commercial real estate organization.

• Proven ability to independently manage projects from inception through completion.

• Experience managing multiple smaller projects simultaneously across multiple locations.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and project closeout.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong client-facing communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced project environment.

• Ability and willingness to travel based on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial real estate project management experience.

• Experience managing retail remodels, renovations, and ground-up/new-build projects.

• Smartsheet experience strongly preferred.

• PMP or other recognized project management certification.

• Experience with project management, construction management, scheduling, and financial tracking software.

• Knowledge of commercial building systems, construction processes, permitting requirements, and building codes.