Retail Project Manager

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Retail Project Manager

Columbus, OH
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

A real estate and mixed-use development firm seeks a Retail Project Manager to lead specialty retail projects nationwide. Offers growth, benefits, relocation support, and impactful owner-side role with significant responsibility and career growth.

Requirements

  • 5+ years construction project management
  • Retail construction background
  • Experience managing multiple contractors
  • Knowledge of leases and tenant obligations
  • Strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

  • Ability to relocate to Indianapolis, IN
  • Willingness to travel 50% of the time

Full job description

Retail Project Manager – Indianapolis, IN


A respected real estate and mixed-use development organization is seeking a results-driven project manager to lead specialty retail construction projects across a national portfolio. This is a high-impact owner-side role with significant responsibility, growth path potential, and the opportunity to directly influence key retail environments.


Retail Project Manager Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching and generous paid time off
  • Relocation assistance provided for Indianapolis, IN
  • Supportive leadership and ongoing career development


Retail Project Manager Requirements & Qualifications


  • 5+ years of construction project management experience
  • Owner’s representative, landlord-side, developer, or strong retail construction background
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple contractors simultaneously across projects
  • Familiarity with leases, tenant obligations, liquidated damages, and time-sensitive project delivery
  • Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently
  • Willing and able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN
  • Ability to travel to project sites approximately 50% of the time


Retail Project Manager Preferred Background & Skills


  • Experience with retail tenant improvements, big-box retail, restaurants, theaters, entertainment venues, or outparcel construction
  • Multi-market project oversight and skills handling lease-driven deadlines


Retail Project Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Oversee multiple specialty retail construction projects from preconstruction through tenant turnover
  • Represent owner interests by leading general contractors, vendors, and consultants across diverse locations
  • Coordinate project schedules, budgets, approval processes, and compliance with tenant requirements
  • Identify and proactively manage risks, keeping projects on target for hard lease and opening deadlines
  • Maintain strong stakeholder communication and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Travel regularly to project sites to ensure quality, troubleshoot issues, and guide project completion


If you thrive in a dynamic, owner-side construction environment and want to take the next step in your career with a prominent industry leader, we encourage you to apply.

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