Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Manager

Benderson Development is one of America’s largest privately held real estate companies, with a portfolio that includes 1,000 properties totaling over 50 million square feet in over 40 states. The diverse Benderson portfolio includes retail, office, industrial, hotel, residential, and landholdings. With over 75 years of experience, Benderson Development has engineered impressive growth through innovation, insight, and determination.

Summary

The selected candidate will be directly responsible for organizing, supervising, scheduling, and planning multiple commercial construction projects to maximize cost efficiency and ensure timely, high-quality completion. This role requires the ability to motivate teams, provide technical expertise on site cost estimates, negotiate contracts and change orders, and establish clear project objectives. The Project Manager will oversee a variety of commercial construction projects and will work closely with internal teams, design professionals, and subcontractors from preconstruction through close-out.

Principal Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, and cost tracking
• Review design plans and specifications for accuracy, detail, and cost-effectiveness; lead design review meetings with architects and engineers
• Coordinate design and construction efforts to ensure tenant requirements and brand standards are met
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure work is completed per contract documents and schedule
• Monitor construction progress and communicate project status updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety protocols, and company standards
• Manage project documentation and review changes in scope, advising management of necessary budget updates
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial project management experience; retail construction experience preferred
• Experience with new ground-up construction required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a collaborative, hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver’s license required

Physical Requirements

• Normal dexterity required in construction and office environment including hand-eye coordination, walking, sitting, standing, alertness (attention to detail), computer input, and answering of phones.
• May require lifting of materials or boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Much sitting and driving for extended periods of time to get to locations, and walking to perform an inspection of locations