Project Manager- Retail/Restaurant Construction

Schimenti Construction Company•Rye Brook, NY

2h•$110,000 - $155,000

About The Position

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different. We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Rye Brook, NY office location to support our retail and restauraunt projects. The Project Manager leads the successful execution of construction projects, facilitates planning and coordination of construction activities, and ensures that all project objectives are achieved.

Requirements

Must have retail or restaurant construction experience
Must have experience managing projects with high-intensity and short-term duration of 16-20 weeks
4+ years of Construction Project Management experience
Experience as the sole Project Management lead
Buyout proficiency and strong experience with leveling trades
Experience with creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology
Scheduling proficiency
Strong verbal presentation skills and ability to lead effective meetings
Travel to assigned projects as required
Must have experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills
Must have experience with Procore or with a similar software

Nice To Haves

College degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred
Timberline/Sage experience a plus

Responsibilities

Take an active role in guiding jobs and project teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services
Maintain a big picture view of strategy, risk assessment, and profitability and continuously communicates with all clients and partners throughout the duration of projects
Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical challenges
Lead and manage multiple and/or larger, more complex projects with limited Project Executive involvement
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, project controls, and reporting. For example: internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, and contracts
Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships
Prioritize client service, satisfaction, and future retention of work
Promote positive subcontractor and vendor relationships by operating professionally and fairly and reinforce this philosophy within the internal team
Partner collaboratively with Field Operations team members, and oversee Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, or other internal team members assigned to projects
Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes
Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed
Proactively communicate with clients to share project progress and budget-related matters
Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed
Partner with Superintendents to ensure punch list completion