Project Manager

Shift:  9am CST to 5PM CST  Duration: 07-08 Months Pay range: $71.96 - $94.69/hr. Hybrid - Onsite 1 day/week with choice of either Tuesday or WednesdayJob Description

• 7+ years of commercial or retail construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and project tracking abilities.
• Experience administering construction contracts, change orders, and payment processes.
• Experience reviewing contractor bids, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Proven ability to coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning and execution of retail construction projects from initiation through closeout. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with established quality and safety standards. The Project Manager partners with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, general contractors, and field teams to coordinate all phases of project execution.Key Responsibilities

1. Manage multiple retail construction projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to approved scope, schedule, and budget.
2. Develop, maintain, and communicate project plans, schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
3. Coordinate project activities with architects, engineers, general contractors, vendors, and cross-functional business partners.
4. Review contractor bids, proposals, and pricing to support project award recommendations.
5. Administer construction contracts, including change orders, payment applications, and project closeout documentation.
6. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve schedule, budget, and execution issues.
7. Lead recurring project status meetings and provide clear updates to project stakeholders.
8. Ensure compliance with company construction standards, safety requirements, and applicable building codes.
9. Track project financial performance, forecasts, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
10. Travel to project sites as required (up to 25%).

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial or retail construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience reviewing contractor bids, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor performance.
• Experience administering construction contracts, change orders, and payment processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and project tracking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing retail remodels, renovations, rollouts, or ground-up construction projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site construction programs within a corporate environment.

Preferred Candidate ProfileThe ideal contractor is an execution-focused construction professional with experience delivering multiple commercial or retail projects in fast-paced environments. They are comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and driving projects to successful completion with minimal oversight.Employee Benefits: At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.