Construction Project Manager

About the role

The Construction Project Manager oversees and coordinates all phases of construction projects, focusing on project scheduling, controls, reporting, and coordination of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and Owner Furnished Owner Installed (OFOI) items.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple construction projects from pre-construction through project close-out.
• Develops, maintains, and updates detailed project schedules to ensure timely completion of all construction milestones.
• Aids in project billing administration by tracking invoices, change orders, commitments, and project costs while maintaining accurate project records and reporting.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, specialty installers, and internal teams to ensure project requirements, schedules, and installation sequencing are met.
• Tracks procurement status, long-lead items, delivery schedules, and installation readiness for all owner-furnished components and proactively identifies potential schedule impacts.
• Maintains project documentation, logs, schedules, meeting minutes, action item lists, and reporting tools to support project execution.
• Supports bid administration, project documentation, vendor coordination, and installation responsibilities between contractors and owner-directed vendors.
• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and specialty installers to ensure project requirements, schedules, and installation sequencing are met.
• Monitors project budgets, schedule performance, and project metrics and reports potential cost impacts, schedule variances, and project risks to leadership.
• Ensures all work complies with applicable building codes, safety regulations, company standards, and project specifications.
• Conducts site visits and project progress meetings to ensure alignment and accountability across project teams.
• Prepares and communicates regular project status reports, including updates on schedule, budget status, procurement activities, OFCI/OFOI status, project risks, and key issues.
• Escalates budget, contract, change order, schedule, and project risk issues to senior leadership for review and resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience supporting or managing construction projects within retail, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience with project scheduling tools, project documentation, reporting processes, and coordination of owner-furnished equipment, fixtures, technology systems, signage, graphics, and specialty installations.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, contractors, and specialty installers in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, procurement processes, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience tracking project documentation, schedules, budgets, change order logs, and installation scopes of work.

Skills

• Understanding of construction budgets, cost tracking, forecasting concepts, project financial reporting, and project controls.
• Thorough understanding of project scheduling, procurement coordination, and construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of OFCI and OFOI management, including procurement tracking, logistics, warehousing, delivery coordination, installation sequencing, commissioning, turnover requirements, and warranty management.
• Understanding of fixture installation, retail graphics and signage programs, millwork, aquarium systems, specialty theming elements, IT infrastructure, security systems, and operational equipment integration within construction projects.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholder groups, vendors, contractors, consultants, and owner teams to achieve project milestones and operational readiness objectives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction/project management software.

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary benefits, 401k Retirement Savings, Paid holidays, Paid vacation, Paid sick time, Bass Pro Cares Fund, and more!