Candidates will be responsible for managing pre-construction phase, multiple freestanding retail projects and must be able to coordinate all construction processes from bidding, project management to client turnover / closeout. Experience required in managing multiple general contractors and consultants; proven ability to work with major national retailers. This position requires interaction with multiple internal departments to include Legal / Leasing, Development and Real Estate.

Critical Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Ability to review scopes of work contained in letters of intent for each site and prepare construction budgets and schedules for contracts
• Ability to manage all aspects of the construction bid process, negotiate and award construction contracts
• Perform on-site project management and resolve problems while maintaining project schedules
• Ability to coordinate and work with utility companies, architects, engineers, and jurisdictional organizations to maintain the construction schedule
• Ability to manage multiple resources within a given project, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets
• Ability to ascertain and solve construction issues early in the construction schedule
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Performs project close out procedure based on national retailer requirements
• Travel Requirement: 25% – 35% nationwide

Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in construction project management with a strong retail construction background. Experience working for a General Contractor and “ground-up” projects a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Computer skills; MS Office suite with emphasis on using MS Excel and MS project
• Strong relationships and development experience and with major national and regional retailers
• High degree of personal initiative and judgment

Please submit your resume to employment@zarembagroup.com for consideration.