Project Manager - Commercial/Retail

Bourn Companies•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail tenant coordination, tenant improvements, landlord work, and/or tenant delivery preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

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