Project Manager - Commercial/Retail Real Estate

PROJECT MANAGER - COMMERCIAL/RETAIL

Own the details. Drive execution. Deliver exceptional commercial and retail projects.

The Opportunity

Bourn Companies is seeking an experienced Commercial/Retail Project Manager with 7+ years of construction, development, or project management experience to manage the execution of commercial and retail projects from planning and design through construction, tenant delivery, and closeout.

As Commercial/Retail Project Manager, you will serve as an owner's representative, coordinating general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, tenants, and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving forward. You will maintain a strong command of schedule, budget, quality, scope, and project priorities while identifying issues early and driving them toward resolution.

This role is ideal for a project manager who understands how commercial and retail projects come together, takes ownership of execution, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and effective coordination matters.

About Bourn Companies

For over 36 years, Bourn Companies has transformed communities through more than 6 million square feet of projects across the Southwest. Our portfolio of thoughtful, integrated developments brings together residential, office, retail, hospitality, and entertainment into unique environments that define community, inspire connection, and elevate lifestyle.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, innovative, and collaborative, with every team member playing a critical role in shaping projects that make a lasting impact.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate combines hands-on commercial construction knowledge with strong project management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities.

• Strong commercial and/or retail construction and project management experience

• Working knowledge of construction processes, constructability, sequencing, permitting, inspections, turnover, and closeout

• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, change orders, and commitments

• Strong scheduling skills with the ability to manage milestones, dependencies, critical activities, and competing priorities

• Experience coordinating general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other project partners

• Experience with retail tenant coordination, tenant improvements, landlord work, and/or tenant delivery preferred

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and other technical project documents

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early, evaluate options, and drive solutions

• Effective communication skills with the ability to keep internal and external stakeholders informed, aligned, and accountable

• High ownership, organization, initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through

How You'll Spend Your Time Here

• Serve as Bourn Companies' owner's representative for commercial and retail development and construction projects

• Manage projects through design, preconstruction, permitting, construction, turnover, and closeout

• Drive project schedules, milestones, budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and overall execution

• Coordinate general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, municipalities, utilities, vendors, tenants, and internal stakeholders

• Monitor contractor performance and accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual commitments

• Support design coordination, constructability reviews, estimating, value analysis, procurement, logistics, and project phasing

• Coordinate retail tenant delivery, including landlord and tenant responsibilities, tenant improvement requirements, schedules, and construction interfaces

• Review and evaluate proposals, contracts, change orders, pay applications, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation

• Identify project risks, constraints, and potential delays early and work with project partners to develop practical solutions

• Lead and participate in project meetings, site walks, coordination meetings, and issue resolution

• Maintain clear project documentation and provide concise updates regarding project status, budget, schedule, risks, and decisions needed

• Work closely with Company leadership and internal teams to ensure projects support broader development objectives and operational requirements

Qualifications

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

• 7+ years of progressive construction, development, or project management experience

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial and/or retail construction projects

• Experience working directly with general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders

• Experience with retail development, tenant improvements, tenant coordination, or mixed-use projects required

• Demonstrated responsibility for project schedules, budgets, contracts, change management, and project documentation

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, permitting, project controls, turnover, and closeout

• Proficiency with construction and project management software and tools

• Ability to work in person and travel to project sites as required

Why Join Bourn

At Bourn, you will have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of commercial and retail projects that directly shape the places people shop, work, gather, and experience.

Our entrepreneurial environment gives project managers the opportunity to work directly with Company leadership, collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world development and construction challenges, and see projects through from concept to completion.

Our competitive salary and benefits package reflect our dedication to supporting and rewarding our team members fully. Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

Bourn Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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