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Primary Purpose:

The Specialty Retail Project Manager’s primary role is to act as a liaison to the Specialty Retail Tenant (Specialty Retail Tenants include big boxed anchor/junior anchors, restaurants, theaters and outparcel developments, etc.) with respect to matters pertaining to Specialty Retail Tenant design and construction criteria as established by the Tenant and or Landlord and is responsible to receive and track the Tenant drawing submission and construction progress in an effort to expedite store opening, at or under budget.   The Specialty Retail Project Manager is also responsible to oversee the completion of the Landlord’s work required within the executed lease and will simultaneously manage multiple Specialty Retail projects at various centers.

Principal Responsibilities:

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:

• Participates in initial project planning with Developer responsible for the deal as dictated by terms of the Tenants criteria; contributes to site planning, preliminary building design, preliminary project budgeting and scheduling. Defines and coordinates project design scope, schedule and budget with the Project Manager or Supervisor, in conjunction with in-house/outside architects, engineers, contractors and mall operations, if in an existing center.
• Negotiates through Legal and Development, Tenant’s lease criteria and prototypical work exhibits.
• Obtains approval of, coordinates and monitors Landlord construction documents, contracts, budgets, oversees, and identifies budget revisions and reports status to the Project Manager and/or Supervisor. Monitors and reports progress of Tenant review and approval of Landlord construction documents.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with schedule and construction documents; conducts Tenant turn-over/delivery of demised premises; manages formal lease required notifications and project closeout procedures.
• Comprehend proposal specifications, drawings and attend meetings to determine scope of work. Maintains and oversees all Landlord construction responsibilities as defined by a fully executed Specialty Retail Tenant lease.
• Coordinates project milestone dates with for the purpose of maintaining the departmental project tracking system.
• The incumbent typically is accountable for managing projects with a total budget of approximately $5 million to $25 million per year.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer and math skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management or Architecture.
• 5 + years’ experience in cost estimating or preconstruction, tenant design or retail construction management. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of construction management process, including site work, architectural considerations, building construction, structural, mechanical, and electrical distribution and other utilities, landscaping, and paving.
• Must be comfortable working in team environment and with deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making, and critical thinking skills essential.
• Must be computer literate and receptive to emerging technology and software programs, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.