Tenant Improvements Project Manager (FL, GA, TX)

The Tenant Improvements Project Manager oversees the design and construction process for retail/mixed-use tenant buildouts, serving as the primary point of contact for tenants from feasibility through opening. This role drives cross-functional coordination, manages schedules, and ensures projects stay on track to meet delivery timelines. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of the full construction lifecycle, along with the ability to review drawings, navigate permitting and zoning, and interpret lease-related construction requirements. Success in this role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering a seamless tenant experience and timely openings. What You'll Do Be able to work with a high degree of initiative & independence on all phases of the Design & Construction process in delivering retail/mixed use space. Demonstrated leadership and management ability – able to work cross-functionally with various groups in solving problems. A successful candidate must understand the entire construction process, from initial feasibility & estimates, through the collection of closeout documents. Act as a central point of contact for the Tenant, as it relates to their construction process, and work cross functionally to ensure a positive customer experience and prompt tenant openings This position requires good organization and communication skills to work with various internal departments as well as external Tenants. Able to independently understand and at times write retail lease language as it relates to Landlord construction obligations and deliverables. Understand, review, comment and approve construction drawings. Understand and navigate the permit and zoning processes for construction projects. The Tenant Improvements Project Manager will prepare schedules based on the design, permitting and construction time frames and set tenant delivery dates. Diplomacy skills in working with local government representatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities – along with creativity. Project Manager must be able to travel to projects throughout the United States of approximately 1-2 times per month. This position provides a good opportunity for career growth within the Project Management Team at Phillips Edison. What We're Looking For A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred. Extensive retail experience in lieu of degree will be considered. 2 years of Construction Industry Project Management experience preferred. A demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget Excellent communication and customer service skills required. PC proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD and project management software required. Where You’re Located We are hiring two positions. One to support our Western team, ideally based out of Texas. One to support our Southeast team, ideally based in Florida or Georgia. Local candidates only. No relocation will be provided. Position will be fully remote with occasional travel to properties and corporate office in Cincinnati. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr