Retail Construction Project Manager - Manhattan, NY

We are seeking a Commercial Interiors Project Manager to deliver retail and restaurant fit-outs across Westchester County and the surrounding market. This role focuses on high-pace, client-facing projects including restaurants, storefronts, rollouts, and boutique retail interiors from preconstruction through turnover.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established GC specializing in retail and restaurant construction, known for executing aggressive schedules without sacrificing quality. They work with repeat retail brands, restaurateurs, and ownership groups and offer a collaborative environment with real autonomy at the PM level.

Description

• Manage interior retail and restaurant construction projects end-to-end
• Oversee fast-track schedules with weekend/night work as required
• Coordinate complex interior scopes: MEP, grease traps, hood systems, HVAC
• Manage restaurant-specific build items including kitchens and bar fit-outs
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scopes, and sequencing for tight turnover dates
• Drive construction schedules, 2-4 week lookaheads, and critical path items
• Handle RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and city approvals
• Manage budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and contingency
• Price and execute change orders quickly for client and tenant revisions
• Coordinate landlord/building management requirements and access constraints
• Lead weekly OAC meetings and client walkthroughs
• Manage inspections, punch lists, closeout, and certificate of occupancy
• Use Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and MS Project to track project delivery

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants

Profile

A successful Project Manager should have:

• 4+ years as a Project Manager or Senior APM in retail or restaurant construction
• Direct experience with tenant fit-outs, rollouts, or QSR/full-service restaurants
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, MEP coordination, and life safety
• Proven success delivering projects on aggressive schedules
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong subcontractor management and field coordination skills
• Client-facing communicator who can handle owners, tenants, and designers
• Procore and Bluebeam experience strongly preferred
• Experience in occupied buildings and urban logistics a plus
• Westchester County / NYC metro retail experience preferred

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $117,000 to $170,000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities to work on high-profile construction projects in Manhattan, NY.
• A professional and supportive company culture focused on excellence and growth.

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to advance your career in the property industry, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.