Project Manager - Ground-Up Construction

Orlando, Florida Permanent USD120,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
This Project Manager opportunity supports ground‑up big‑box retail projects for one of the three contractors in the nation with exclusive contracts to build new stores and additions for Walmart and Sam's Club. You'll manage large, fast‑paced retail builds from planning through closeout, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule alignment across multi‑state projects.
  • Lead $10M-$80M+ ground‑up retail projects
  • Work within a leadership culture built on accountability and transparency.

About Our Client

A commercial general contractor recognized for delivering high‑volume, high‑complexity retail programs for major national brands. Their work includes Sam's Club, Walmart, BJ's, Lowe's, Home Depot, and other ground‑up retail clients. The team is lean, efficient, and expects PMs to lead decisively and communicate clearly.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage all phases of ground‑up retail projects ranging from $10M-$80M+
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and progress tracking
  • Act as the primary client contact for national retail programs (Walmart, Sam's, BJ's, Home Depot, Lowe's)
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
  • Conduct regular site walks and manage field activities to ensure compliance with safety and QC standards
  • Review and approve project schedules, RFIs, submittals, and progress reports
  • Negotiate and manage subcontractor contracts, buyout, change orders, and documentation
  • Lead OAC and internal project meetings
  • Direct closeout activities, including punch lists, turnover packages, and warranty follow-through

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of commercial construction experience
  • 5+ years managing large ground‑up big‑box retail projects
  • Experience with Walmart, Sam's Club, or comparable large retail programs strongly preferred
  • Strong technical understanding of site development, structural systems, and MEP coordination
  • Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and standard PM tools
  • Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and decision‑making skills
  • Ability to travel for site visits and client meetings
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred



What's on Offer

  • $120K-$145K base salary with a true performance bonus up to 25%
  • Opportunity to manage exclusive, ground‑up national retail projects (Walmart, Sam's Club, BJ's, Lowe's, Home Depot)
  • Stable, long-term client programs with predictable pipeline and repeat work
  • Direct access to company leadership - no bureaucracy, fast decisions, clear expectations
  • A company known for promoting strong PMs quickly and giving them full ownership of their projects
Contact
Andrés Ayala
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6968189

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Orlando
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrés Ayala
Job Reference
JN-032026-6968189