Construction Project Manager - Retail
About The Position
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Manager, Construction - Retail - Food & Beverage to join its Consumer Experiences (CX) Market team in the New York, NY office. The team designs and delivers fast-moving retail, food and beverage, and luxury projects that respond to changing user needs and lifestyles. The Project Manager is the primary lead for planning and executing the build-out of assigned work. The role oversees construction projects from inception through completion, coordinates project activities, manages budgets, and ensures delivery on schedule and within scope. On some projects, the role also leads in-house teams through design, documentation, permitting, and construction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in a Construction Management role or combined experience in relevant roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages and levels of complexity.
- Ability to provide clear direction and accurate project updates to internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
- Basic knowledge of contracts and contract execution procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft and project management tools.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for work-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Food & Beverage, Retail, Branding, or Luxury projects.
- PMP certification.
- Familiarity with Revit, Auto-CAD, and Sketchup.
Responsibilities
- Manage project teams and ensure deliverables meet contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and MG2 quality standards.
- Create and maintain milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans.
- Assist with project proposals and RFP responses as requested.
- Monitor project finances and complete intermediate financial reviews.
- Prepare and issue weekly project updates covering contract deliverables, financial status, contracts, and permitting.
- Lead or direct internal and external project team meetings.
- Participate in applicable QA/QC procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve service and results.
- Manage internal and external resources to support quality and project profitability.
- Manage team-member performance and provide accurate, relevant feedback.
- Bid, award, and manage general contractors and third-party vendors throughout the construction life cycle.
- Coordinate with client in-house teams, including Operations, IT, Loss Prevention, and Facilities.
- Perform procurement activities for Owner Supplied Items as required by projects.
- Coordinate with Construction Administration teams and contribute to shop drawing and submittal reviews and RFI responses.
- Conduct periodic site visits to check project quality and schedule expectations.
Benefits
- Employer-provided employee healthcare plan and reduced-cost premium plans.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 7 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays.
- Employer-sponsored Family Planning Program.
- Employer-paid parental leave.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) program with eligible company match after a waiting period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
