Construction Project Manager
Posted:
1 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cafaro is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead retail development and tenant-improvement projects from initial due diligence through construction closeout. This position manages project schedules budgets design coordination bidding contracting and construction delivery while partnering with our Legal Leasing Asset Management departments along with consultants contractors and This Role You Will:Manage project schedules and budgets throughout the full project lifecycle including conceptual planning due diligence design development construction documentation bidding construction and with internal departments tenants architects engineers consultants and contractors to resolve issues and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycleVerify existing site conditions including parking and confirm that project documentation accurately reflects lease requirements and supports the earliest feasible delivery conceptual and detailed project estimates support development budgets and pro forma analyses monitor job costs maintain cost-control forecasts and communicate material variances to contractor and consultant procurement including qualification bid solicitation proposal evaluation negotiation contract award and ongoing contract and maintain project schedules and budgets to support timely cost-effective tenant and landlord construction documents for compliance with lease requirements existing site conditions and approved project costs and identify variances early to keep projects within approved financial Youll Love Working with Us: When you join the Cafaro you become part of the Cafaro Team and Family. You will work alongside team members to achieve ambitious and exciting goals every an employee with Cafaro you will also benefit from the following:Competitive health care plan with low deductiblesDental & Vision insuranceAnnual paid time off benefits A Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan Comprehensive wellness plan that includes reimbursement for gym membershipsYour Qualifications: At least five years of retail construction experience with a landlord property owner developer or general degree with a major in Architecture Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred. Ability to travel regularly to company properties throughout the assigned knowledge of MS Office products (Bluebeam Word Excel etc.)Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with tenants internal departments consultants and organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize competing demands follow established processes meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a Cafaro:For over 75 years we have been dedicated to bringing high-quality retail developments to communities across America. We understand that the needs and preferences of each market evolve and we respond by creating vibrant centers that serve as destinations for shopping dining and vision was born from the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders brothers William M. Cafaro and John Cafaro. Their journey began by developing properties for grocery stores and in 1949 they established the foundation for what would become a leading force in retail development across the the Cafaro portfolio boasts over 50 properties encompassing more than 30 million square feet of developed space across 10 states. The third generation of the Cafaro family now leads the company with Co-Presidents William A. Cafaro and Anthony Cafaro Jr. guiding this dynamic organization with their unique talents and vision. While embracing innovation they remain deeply committed to the values of stability and integrity instilled by their father and Mission:The Cafaro family of companies shall continue our commitment of fiscally managed preservation and growth of our commercial real estate and investment portfolios. Based upon a strategic approach of continuous reinvestment and improvement of our real estate assets and disciplined non real estate asset management and investment the organization shall maintain its autonomy as a privately controlled family owned business. This commitment recognizes that our people as an extension of the Cafaro family constitute our most important resource. Accordingly by promoting an environment that values fairness respect and recognition the organization shall endeavor to stimulate amongst its people accountability personal growth and self-esteem. The hallmark of the organization shall continue to be characterized by an unparalleled sense of loyalty pride dedication and strong work the tradition of our founders we shall maintain our present business relationships with honesty openness integrity and credibility. These values shall be the foundation of future relationships as we plan for a future of continued prosperity. It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The undisputed leader in premier, middle market, super-regional mall development for over 70 years is better than ever. The Cafaro Company, based in Niles, Ohio, continues to lead the way in commercial real estate.