Project Manager

Bring your construction project management expertise to a high-visibility role supporting retail construction initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This opportunity is ideal for an execution-focused professional who enjoys managing multiple projects, partnering with diverse stakeholders, and keeping work moving smoothly from planning through closeout.
Responsibilities

• Lead multiple retail construction projects at the same time, keeping scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals on track.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestone updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate daily project activities with architects, engineers, general contractors, vendors, and internal business partners.
• Review contractor bids and proposals and support award recommendations through clear pricing and scope analysis.
• Manage construction contracts, change orders, payment applications, and closeout documentation.
• Track project progress, identify risks early, and resolve schedule or budget issues proactively.
• Facilitate recurring status meetings and provide concise updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure work aligns with construction standards, safety expectations, and applicable building codes.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasts, and project documentation across each phase of the project.
• Travel to project sites as needed, up to 25%.

Skills

• 7+ years of commercial or retail construction project management experience.
• Proven success managing several construction projects concurrently.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience reviewing bids, negotiating contracts, and supporting vendor management.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, and payment processes.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with retail remodels, renovations, rollouts, or ground-up construction projects.
• Background supporting large, multi-site construction programs in a corporate setting.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

Horizontal is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

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