Project Manager, Design & Construction
About The Position
The Project Manager, Design & Construction manages assigned Investor Center projects for a national banking client from concept through opening and project closeout. This role coordinates all phases of project delivery, including due diligence, design development, budgeting, entitlement readiness, permitting, bidding, construction execution, opening readiness, and closeout. The Project Manager is the primary point of coordination among internal teams, consultants, contractors, landlords, vendors, and client stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope and budget, and in accordance with client standards and program requirements. The role may be based in the King of Prussia or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offices, or remotely in Pennsylvania. Travel of up to 20% may be required, currently to Texas and the West Coast.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business, or equivalent experience.
- 8–10 years of project management experience in construction, design, corporate interiors, retail, banking, financial services, or similar environments.
- Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including due diligence, design development, budgeting, entitlement and permitting, procurement, construction execution, landlord coordination, opening readiness, and closeout.
- Strong understanding of design documentation, landlord approvals, cost management, permitting, bidding, field construction, FF&E coordination, technology and security integrations, punch list management, and closeout procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, stakeholder communications, issue resolution, documentation, and cross-functional project teams.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
- Experience with Workfront or equivalent project management systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned Investor Center projects from project launch through opening and closeout, ensuring alignment with client standards, scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Lead project planning activities, including due diligence, feasibility reviews, budgeting, approvals, site readiness, and overall project setup.
- Coordinate design development, construction documentation, landlord approvals, permitting, and entitlement activities.
- Manage construction procurement, bidding, contractor coordination, trade releases, and preconstruction activities.
- Coordinate clients, landlords, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, change management, quality standards, and issue resolution, and provide regular stakeholder status updates.
- Conduct project meetings, site visits, progress reviews, and turnover inspections.
- Coordinate technology, security, furniture, signage, relocation, and operational readiness activities for branch opening and occupancy.
- Manage turnover, punch list completion, warranty items, financial reconciliation, closeout documentation, and final stakeholder acceptance.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities while maintaining accurate project documentation, compliance requirements, and program standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
- Competitive health benefits, including an HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
- Generous paid time off.
- Team wellness challenges and a free virtual gym app.
- Wholesale club membership reimbursement.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work environment.
- Tuition reimbursement for education and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
