Manager, Project-Specialty Retail

Simon Property Group•Indianapolis, IN

10d

About The Position

The Specialty Retail Project Manager serves as a liaison to Specialty Retail tenants—including big-box and junior-anchor retailers, restaurants, theaters, and outparcel developments—regarding tenant design and construction criteria established by the tenant and/or landlord. The role receives and tracks tenant drawing submissions and construction progress to help expedite store openings at or under budget. The manager also oversees completion of the landlord’s work required under executed leases and manages multiple Specialty Retail projects at various centers simultaneously. The position participates in project planning, coordinates project scope, schedules, and budgets, manages landlord construction responsibilities, and monitors tenant reviews, approvals, construction progress, and project closeout. The incumbent typically manages projects with a total budget of approximately $5 million to $25 million per year.

Requirements

Excellent computer and math skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is specifically emphasized.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management or Architecture.
Five or more years of experience in cost estimating or preconstruction, tenant design, or retail construction management.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
General knowledge of construction management, including site work, architectural considerations, building construction, structural, mechanical and electrical distribution, other utilities, landscaping, and paving.
Comfort working in a team environment and meeting deadlines.
Ability to evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
Excellent organizational, supervisory, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
Computer literacy and receptiveness to emerging technology and software programs.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial project planning with the developer responsible for the deal, based on tenant criteria, and contribute to site planning, preliminary building design, project budgeting, and scheduling.
Define and coordinate project design scope, schedule, and budget with the Project Manager or Supervisor and in-house or outside architects, engineers, contractors, and mall operations as applicable.
Negotiate tenant lease criteria and prototypical work exhibits through Legal and Development.
Obtain approval of, coordinate, and monitor landlord construction documents, contracts, and budgets; oversee and identify budget revisions; and report status to the Project Manager and/or Supervisor.
Monitor and report tenant review and approval of landlord construction documents.
Monitor and ensure compliance with schedules and construction documents; conduct tenant turnover and delivery of demised premises; and manage formal lease-required notifications and project closeout procedures.
Review proposal specifications and drawings and attend meetings to determine scope of work.
Maintain and oversee landlord construction responsibilities defined by fully executed Specialty Retail tenant leases.
Coordinate project milestone dates to maintain the departmental project tracking system.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.