Senior Project Manager (Retail)

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

A Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading a project construction team and the overall management of project direction, planning, completion and financial outcome. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as having strong communication and team building skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of accountability for the overall success of assigned projects, acting as the lead liaison between the client, design team, consultants, and subcontractors from preconstruction through closeout

Lead project strategy, staffing, and execution approach, ensuring alignment with client expectations, contract requirements, and company objectives

Oversee and guide all aspects of project administration, providing direction to APMs and PMs on change orders, document control, meeting management, and closeout

Own project financial performance from start to finish, including budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and overall profitability

Lead all financial controls, including oversight of change orders, billing, receivables, and subcontractor financial management, ensuring accuracy and proactive issue resolution

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including delays, scope gaps, and claims, while leading resolution strategies with internal leadership and external stakeholders

Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and repeat business

Lead and mentor APMs and PMs, providing guidance, oversight, and professional development while ensuring team performance and accountability

Oversee multiple concurrent projects or serve as the lead on large-scale, complex projects, with full responsibility for delivery, financial outcomes, and client experience

Partner with field leadership to ensure seamless coordination of construction activities, quality standards, and schedule adherence across all phases

Drive high-level decision making in coordination with executive leadership, particularly on complex, high-risk, or high-visibility projects

Ensure consistency and compliance with contract requirements, company standards, and safety expectations across all assigned projects

Qualifications and Skills

Engineering, Construction Management or related bachelor’s degree, or possess equivalent years of related experience

At least 10 years of experience in interiors or high-end projects, preferably in commercial or corporate office spaces

Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required

Thorough understanding of industry and New York Metro market

Understanding of construction contracts, retention and releases

30-Hour OSHA

4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate

Computer Systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Procore (preferred but not required), and Timberline (preferred but not required)

Salary Information

To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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