Sr. Project Manager - Grocery/Large Retail

Duluth, Georgia Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
This Sr. Project Manager opportunity sits with a privately held, well‑established general contractor with a strong footprint across the Southern and Southeastern United States. Known for a streamlined, no‑nonsense delivery style, this business combines financial stability with a younger, highly engaged leadership team that moves quickly and keeps things real. You will lead grocery and large retail projects from preconstruction through close‑out, with full ownership and visibility.
  • Disciplined growth model drives strong long‑term retention.
  • Straightforward, authentic leadership that moves fast and delivers.

About Our Client

TOur client is a privately held, long‑established general contractor with a strong and growing presence across the Southern and Southeastern United States. With decades of consistent delivery, the business has built a reputation for executing grocery, big‑box retail, and light industrial distribution projects with speed, clarity, and accountability.

Job Description

As the Senior Project Manager, you will report directly to senior operations leadership and take full responsibility for the delivery of complex grocery and large retail projects across Georgia and the broader Southeast.

  • Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and consultants
  • Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract negotiation, and scope alignment
  • Drive project planning, cost control, forecasting, and risk mitigation
  • Manage and mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers as projects scale
  • Ensure safety, compliance, and documentation standards are upheld on all projects
  • Contribute to long‑term client relationships and repeat business strategies

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

For the Senior Project Manager we are seeking:

  • 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a general contractor
  • Proven delivery experience on grocery stores, big‑box retail, or large commercial retail projects
  • Strong background in ground‑up construction and fast‑paced retail schedules
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project
  • Commercially minded with strong cost reporting and forecasting skills
  • A leadership style that is direct, collaborative, and solutions‑focused
  • Someone seeking long‑term growth with a stable, values‑driven contractor



What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $120,000 - $140,000
  • Performance bonus and competitive benefits package
  • Long‑term career opportunity with a contractor known for excellent retention
  • Exposure to repeat clients and consistent project pipeline
  • Clear path to increased leadership responsibility as the company expands regionally



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Project Manager in Duluth, apply today to join a leading company in the business services industry!

Contact
Amber Ray
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6989481

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Duluth
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amber Ray
Job Reference
JN-042026-6989481