DLC Management

Manages, develops, and leases retail properties

Senior Construction Project Manager

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 10

Full-time$125k - $150k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is required.
Five to ten years of construction operations experience is required.
Ability to travel on a regular basis.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Effective verbal and written communication, with confidence and assertiveness while maintaining humility and respect.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Critical thinking and ability to quickly grasp big-picture needs.
Trustworthiness and accountability.
Positive attitude, sense of urgency, and problem-solving orientation.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with tenants, contractors, and partners.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Vice President of Construction to transition projects from estimating and establish objectives, scope, deliverables, and timing.
Prepare and maintain the master construction program schedule, including critical milestone and phasing schedules.
Manage the design team and process, including preparing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts, monitoring progress, reviewing and providing feedback on design drawings, and coordinating with tenant-side stakeholders.
Identify necessary municipal entitlements and oversee submission and issuance of project permits.
Manage construction procurement and operations, including qualifying and selecting general contractors and vendors and overseeing day-to-day activities to ensure schedule and quality adherence.
Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Provide regular project-status reports to internal and external stakeholders, including milestone progress, budget updates, and open issues.
Oversee vendor financial documentation, including contracts, invoices, change orders, and lien waivers; review and negotiate change orders.
Review executed leases and work letters at project kickoff to identify landlord deliverables, delivery dates, and tenant remedies; manage projects to meet obligations and escalate schedule or scope risks before lease defaults occur.
Ensure project details and documentation are accurate and complete in Procore.
Coordinate project closeout and tenant turnover with the DLC Tenant Coordinator and tenant stakeholders.
Manage and mentor Assistant Project Managers when assigned to the project team.
Partner with Legal, Leasing, Property Management, and Transactions on cross-departmental work, including partner reporting, insurance matters, lease disputes, and dispositions.
Support departmental construction management fee billing and collection efforts.
Evaluate projects thoroughly to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with retail assets is preferred.
Experience with Procore and Bluebeam project management software is preferred.

Why DLC?
DLC is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation. DLC is one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air retail shopping centers and has expertise in all facets of commercial real estate. At DLC, our teammates make all the difference and we offer industry-leading training and career development to assure your success.

What We Offer:

Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 401K company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Work-Life Balance:
- Hybrid work model
- 20+ paid days off annually
- 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO
- Paid parental leave
Career Development:
- Industry-leading training and development
- Open door policy
- Industry trade shows and event access
- Mentorship program

About the Role:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for management of all phases of construction projects including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closeout to ensure on-time and on-budget completion. We are also open to hiring candidates based in Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Elmsford, NY; Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

Coordinate with VP of Construction to transition projects from estimating phase and establish project objectives, scope, deliverables and timing
Prepare and maintain the master construction program schedule, including critical milestone and phasing schedules
Manage the design team & process including RFP preparation, contract negotiation, progress monitoring, reviewing and providing feedback on design drawings, and coordinating with tenant-side stakeholders
Identify all necessary municipal entitlements and oversee submission and issuance of all necessary project permits
Manage the construction team & process including procurement, qualification/selection of General Contractors and other vendors, and day-to-day oversight of construction activities to ensure adherence to project schedules, work quality etc.
Conduct regular site inspections to assess project progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements
Provide regular updates and reports on project status to internal and external stakeholders, including milestone progress, budget updates, and open issues
Oversee all financial documentation submitted from vendors including contracts, invoices, change orders and lien waivers; primary responsibility for review and negotiations of change orders
Review the executed lease and work letter at project kickoff to identify Landlord deliverables, delivery dates and tenant remedies; manage the project to meet those obligations and escalate risks to schedule or scope before they become lease defaults
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all project details and documentation uploaded in Procore.
Coordinate with DLC Tenant Coordinator and Tenant stakeholders regarding project close-out and turnover to tenants.

Corporate/Team Support

Manage and mentor Assistant PM’s when assigned to project team
Partner with Legal, Leasing, Property Management and Transactions to support cross-departmental efforts including partner reporting, insurance matters, lease disputes, and dispositions
Support departmental CM Fees billing and collection efforts
Carry out thorough project evaluations and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary corrective measures.

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

Highly motivated, self-starter with an outstanding work ethic
Effective communicator (both verbal and written) that possesses confidence and assertiveness while maintaining humility and respect
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Critical thinker who is able to quickly grasp the big picture needs
Trustworthy and willing to be accountable for their actions
Positive, can-do attitude; strong sense of urgency and enjoys solving problems
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (tenants, contractors, partners)

Technical Skills:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture
5-10 years of construction operations experience required (prior experience with retail assets preferred)
Ability to travel on a regular basis
Strong proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc.
Experience with Procore and Blue Beam project management software is preferred

The expected salary range for this position is between $125,000 and $150,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

About DLC:
Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.

About the Company

DLC Management

Manages, develops, and leases retail properties

DLC Management is a real estate services firm that improves retail places through a team-based, full-service approach. It covers acquisitions, new developments, redevelopments, leasing, third‑party services, and property management, operating as one coordinated team across regions in New York, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and Washington DC. Their product is a suite of retail real estate capabilities that work together to plan, execute, lease, manage, and optimize shopping center and retail properties for stakeholders. What sets DLC apart is its integrated, “SUCCESS” mindset—collaborative, cross-disciplinary execution across the full lifecycle of a project—and its regional footprint, which allows closer oversight and local market knowledge. The company’s goal is to make retail places better by delivering value, efficiency, and effective property outcomes for investors, tenants, and communities.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Town of Greenburgh, New York
Founded: 1991

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