Retail Construction Project Manager

Great people make great properties. As a shopping center developer of some of the nation’s best real estate in top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding, and balanced career. About the Role The Retail Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the review and approval of tenant store designs and plans. The Retail Construction Project Manager will be responsible for a number of properties and to coordinate all tenant improvement construction projects at operating centers. The Retail Construction Project Manager will collaborate with other disciplines under the direct supervision of the AVP, to open businesses on time with the fewest difficulties. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. What You Will Do Enforce tenant coordination processes, construction standards, and life‑safety requirements across all tenant projects. Review lease construction exhibits, tenant drawings, and ensure compliance with approved criteria and technical specifications. Manage tenant improvement projects end‑to‑end, including budgeting, scheduling, permitting, construction, and closeout. Lead consultants, general contractors, and vendors, including issuing RFPs and negotiating contracts for projects up to $500K. Coordinate closely with Leasing, Development, Property Management, Operations, and Legal to ensure timely delivery of tenant spaces. Maintain project documentation, schedules, and status updates, ensuring TI and landlord work is delivered on time or ahead of schedule. What You Bring Demonstrated experience managing commercial tenant improvement and construction projects. Strong understanding of construction documentation, permitting processes, and life‑safety requirements. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience issuing RFPs, negotiating contracts, and overseeing contractors and consultants. Strong cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills. Highly organized with attention to documentation, compliance, and project tracking systems. Benefits Best‑in‑class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually 401(k) match with immediate vesting Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match Employee Assistance Program Comprehensive wellness program including a ClassPass membership The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr