Senior Construction Project Manager, Grocery

The Senior Construction Project Manager will lead nationwide grocery store construction and remodeling programs, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This remote position offers the opportunity to oversee complex retail construction initiatives across multiple locations. You will manage projects from preconstruction planning through final closeout, balancing budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations. Working closely with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams, you will drive collaboration and resolve challenges proactively. Your expertise in building systems, particularly refrigeration, electrical, and HVAC, will help ensure successful project execution in active retail environments. This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-project environment and is comfortable with regular travel to job sites.

The ideal candidate combines extensive construction project management experience with strong knowledge of retail or grocery facilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to oversee multiple projects in a remote working environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or 10–15 years of relevant professional experience.

• At least 7–10 years of construction management experience in the retail or grocery sectors.

• Strong knowledge of the full construction project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning through project closeout.

• Expertise in refrigeration, electrical systems, and HVAC is highly preferred.

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, resources, contractors, and competing priorities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency with Procore and Smartsheet.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Ability to work independently from a home office, manage time effectively, and meet multiple deadlines.

• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites, including weekly visits when required.

• Flexibility to accommodate multi-shift work in active retail environments when project schedules demand it.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including occasional standing, walking, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 15 pounds.