Project Manager - Retail Construction

This is a rare chance to become a key site leader for an established commercial general contractor launching a new market in Denver. As Superintendent, you will run ground-up retail projects for an owner-developer with a secured pipeline, playing a vital role in setting standards, safety, and culture on the ground.

Client Details

This role is with a long‑established, values‑driven commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for repeat business, safety, and quality across the Southeast. Now expanding into the Denver market, they offer a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor of a fast‑growing regional operation backed by decades of financial stability and a secured multi‑year project pipeline. Description

As the Project Manager - Commercial / Ground-Up Retail, you will report into a regional leadership team based in the Southeast and act as the key project lead in the Denver metro area.
You will:

• Own cradle-to-grave delivery of multiple ground-up and retail projects across the Denver metro area
• Plan, schedule, and manage all phases of construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and design partners to drive quality, safety, and productivity
• Act as the face of the business locally, building strong relationships with franchise partners and repeat corporate clients
• Prepare and manage budgets, change orders, and cost reports with a strong focus on project profitability
• Champion a values-driven, safety-first, and collaborative culture as the Denver team grows
• Help shape local processes, standards, and hiring as operations expand and a physical office is established

Profile

For the Project Manager - Commercial / Ground-Up Retail we are seeking:

• 5-10 years' experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction, ideally with ground-up retail or small-box programs
• Proven track record delivering multi-site or repeat client programs (e.g. automotive service, QSR, banking, education, or similar)
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
• Comfortable operating with autonomy as part of a small, start-up style regional team while plugged into a stable, established contractor
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to represent the company with owners, franchisees, and vendors
• High integrity, safety-minded, and aligned with a values-based, relationship-focused culture
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Denver metro area with the ability to visit project sites at least weekly

Job Offer

What's on Offer:

• Base salary: Approximately $100,000 - $120,000, with flexibility for an exceptional Project Manager
• Bonus: Significant upside, with annual incentives typically in the $20,000 - $50,000 range, tied to project profitability and performance
• Package: Company truck and fuel card, phone, laptop, and company credit card
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and related benefits package
• Location & set-up: Work-from-home to start, visiting sites weekly in the Denver metro; transition to a local office as the team builds
• Career growth: Opportunity to be the founding Project Manager in a new market, with clear potential for long-term leadership and future ownership for the right individual
• Urgency: Large, secured project pipeline already in place and first projects kicking off shortly - interviews are being conducted immediately for candidates ready to help build and own the Denver growth story.

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