Senior Project Manager - Retail & Grocery Construction

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of retail and grocery store construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to client standards. This role plays a key leadership position, managing teams, driving execution, and maintaining strong client relationships across a repeat-project portfolio.
  • Competitive compensation that rewards performance and results
  • Manage consistent project flow with a reliable backlog of work

About Our Client

Our client is an established general contractor delivering ground‑up retail and grocery projects across the Southeast. Known for disciplined growth, strong retention, and a straightforward leadership style, they focus on long‑term hiring and repeat client relationships.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage multiple retail and grocery store construction projects from preconstruction through close-out
  • Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management
  • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors
  • Manage project teams including Project Managers, Assistant PMs, and site leadership
  • Drive schedule adherence in fast-track environments with aggressive timelines
  • Review construction documents, scopes, and submittals to ensure accuracy and constructability
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company processes
  • Provide regular project reporting, forecasting, and client updates
  • Support repeat-client relationships through consistent delivery and communication



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.

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

  • 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager in commercial construction
  • Proven background delivering retail, grocery, or big-box construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of fast-track construction and tenant improvement work
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and teams
  • Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Long-term career growth with a strong, stable construction firm
  • Collaborative culture with experienced operations and field teams
  • Exposure to fast-paced, repeat-client work with consistent project pipelines
Contact
Sydney Franklin
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6989786

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sydney Franklin
Job Reference
JN-042026-6989786