Senior Project Manager - Retail New Construction
Job ID
252545
Posted
18-Dec-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role @type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management
Location(s)
Manhattan - New York - United States of America, New York - New York - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Newark - New Jersey - United States of America, Paramus - New Jersey - United States of America, Pennington - new Jersey - United States of America, Piscataway - New Jersey - United States of America, Saddle Brook - New Jersey - United States of America, Union City - New Jersey - United States of America, White Plains - New York - United States of America
About the role
As a Senior Project Manager, Retail New Construction, you will be responsible for construction project solutions for a financial services retail client, with direct accountability for project delivery in the Tri-state area. Typical projects include new retail bank builds in New York.
This is a hybrid role, preferred candidate should be located in the Tristate area and be capable of completing site visits as required by the clients and projects.
This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.
What you'll do
Lead all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
Demonstrate capability to read, understand, and apply basic to sophisticated documents affecting construction projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, and drawings.
Interface directly with clients defining project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.
Identify project resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification processes; conduct standard to sophisticated requests for proposals; complete bid analysis; lead evaluation interviews and recommend resources to clients.
Lead project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project mentorship and direction to achieve project goals.
Implement communication plans for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
Track the progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Builds plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
Implement change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assess change requests to resolve impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
Demonstrate ability to identify sophisticated project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Lead 3rd party project resources/expert team). Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, mentoring, and motivating team members.
What you'll need
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from a College or University in a technical area of study. Minimum six years of related experience and/or training.
Proven project management experience with large-volume retail bank projects and FPS clients is highly preferred. Experience with retail bank branch new construction is highly desired. Experience with bank branch capital improvements, infrastructure, and ADA upgrades is a plus.
Knowledge and experience with New York State and New York City building process and requirements (e.g. permitting, unions and local laws) is required to be successful in the role.
Experience utilizing PMWeb project management software is preferred. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in leases, contracts, and construction practices.
PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
Ability to travel to complete site visits is required.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $135,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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