Sr. Project Manager, Pre-Construction

• Work directly with Landlord teams to gather upfront data for analysis (As-builts, environmental reports, utility plans, building assessments, required vendors, etc).
• Lead pre-construction efforts including scope definition, cost estimating, and schedule development.
• Develop and manage project budgets aligned with capital planning goals.
• Stay current on construction cost trends, labor/material pricing, and macroeconomic developments that may impact project feasibility, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project feasibility and alignment.
• Conduct value engineering to meet budget constraints with a focus on maintaining design intent.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Track and report on project pipeline, KPIs, and budget performance using Power BI and Smartsheet.
• Facilitate project kickoff, design reviews, and post-mortem meetings.
• Maintain and improve pre-construction standards and documentation processes.
• Create, review, negotiate and approve Landlord Work Letters for all assigned locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in retail construction or general contracting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, permitting, and retail development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and follow-up skills - high-level knowledge of construction building and costing practices and processes
• Ability to actively solicit and gather information required to inform and support the due diligence and budgeting process.
• Ability to travel 10%-20% on a regular monthly basis, as needed and with occasional overnight stays required.

Core Competencies

• Project Estimation
• Conflict Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Drive for Results
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• Process Management
• Self-Knowledge
• Strategic Agility

Tools & Systems

• Power BI
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Access or other project databases
• AutoCAD or Revit (preferred)

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups