Project Manager, Construction

Brixmor Property Group • Orlando, FL

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of retail construction initiatives across the South region, including tenant buildouts, capital improvements, redevelopment projects, and select ground-up developments at company-owned and managed shopping centers. Based in the Orlando, Florida office, the role reports to the Vice President of Construction and manages projects from concept through completion, delivering them on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with lease and company commitments. Regular travel throughout the region is required.

The position works closely with national, regional, and local retailers, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. It serves as the primary construction partner for tenants from lease execution through store opening and supports capital improvement and redevelopment work that enhances customer experience and property performance. The company offers a hybrid schedule: the first three days of the week in the office, with the balance optionally remote.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of project management experience in commercial retail construction, tenant improvements, tenant coordination, or shopping center development.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in an owner, developer, retail, or general contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of retail tenant buildouts, landlord work, construction sequencing, and store opening requirements.
• Experience working with national and regional retailers and coordinating projects within occupied shopping centers.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, contract administration, and construction project delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of retail construction projects, including tenant improvements, tenant coordination, redevelopment, and select new construction.
• Serve as the primary construction partner for tenants, guiding projects from lease execution through store opening.
• Manage landlord work and tenant improvement projects to fulfill lease obligations on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with national, regional, and local retailers to support project delivery and store openings.
• Review and negotiate construction-related lease exhibits and provide budgeting and constructability input during lease negotiations.
• Manage project due diligence, including design review, permitting, entitlements, and consultant coordination.
• Oversee bid solicitation, contractor selection, contract negotiations, and project procurement.
• Direct architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to achieve quality standards, schedule milestones, and budget objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Partner with Property Management, Leasing, Development, Legal, and Finance teams to align project goals and priorities.
• Support capital improvement and redevelopment projects that enhance customer experience and property performance.
• Maintain regular stakeholder communication, including clear project updates and status reporting.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule, with the first three days of the week in the office and the balance optionally remote.
• Very competitive pay commensurate with background and responsibilities.
• Benefits and perks package supporting career engagement, growth, health, and connection with teammates and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed