Retail Construction Project Manager na Macerich

Great people make great properties. As a shopping center developer of some of the nation’s best real estate in top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding, and balanced career.

About the Role:

The Retail Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the review and approval of tenant store designs and plans.  The Retail Construction Project Manager will be responsible for a number of properties and to coordinate all tenant improvement construction projects at operating centers. The Retail Construction Project Manager will collaborate with other disciplines under the direct supervision of the AVP, to open businesses on time with the fewest difficulties.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

What You Will Do:

• Enforce Tenant Coordination processes, procedures and standards for management, quality and efficiency in tenants design, construction and life safety.
• Review tenant’s lease construction exhibits.
• Work with Leasing to provide support and develop the relationships necessary to handle all of the tenant’s needs as it relates to planning, budget, design, and construction.
• Work with other AVP’s and Sr. Managers in other company departments to accomplish development projects.
• Understand, enforce and update the company technical specifications.
• Work with the AVP to establish the conceptual budget for tenants where landlord work is involved.
• Monitor, maintain and enforce approved tenant criteria.
• Mentor with the AVP on development projects. Maintain an ongoing and comprehensive project tenant schedule.
• Manage the consultants for tenant construction projects.
• Direct and manage the tenant plan check and permit process.
• Issue Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) to qualified general contractors for each tenant construction project.
• Engage general contractor and other prime contractors/vendors for tenant construction projects including all contract creation and negotiation on redemise work; gray box and vanilla box tenant projects up to $500k.
• Manage all tenant contractors on the project.
• Coordinate all tenant preconstruction meetings and construction meetings.
• Coordinate all tenant tie-ins to landlord system.
• Manage the project general contractor through the completion of construction and closeout.
• Coordinate tenant schedules and design with Development, Design and Construction where necessary to ensure smooth flow of timely delivery and completion of tenant spaces.
• Oversee and conduct tenant construction owner, architect, contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Close out tenant construction projects by providing Legal with all documents, fees, charges, lien wavers, balance reports, as builts and other construction related items necessary for Legal to close out projects and return tenant allowances.
• Work hand-in-hand with the mall personnel to review all tenant drawings and coordinate the tenant construction process.
• Keep master copies of documents that are sent to tenants, contractors, architects, etc. such as the tenant criteria handbook and contractor’s rules and regulations.
• Work closely with Property Management, Operations and Leasing to coordinate the tenant construction process and facilitate timely construction projects.
• Responsible for daily upkeep of project status updates in O2C.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to complete TI and LL’s work on time and ahead of schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The compensation for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role. Final salary offers will be discussed during the interview process and will reflect the candidate's skills and the company's compensation structure.

What You Bring to Macerich:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Proven, valuable experience within the organization and the Tenant Coordination department.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a tenant coordinator in the retail shopping center industry, or an equivalent experience in the design or construction industry.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction and legal documents.
• Architectural background and a sense of style and design are necessary. Construction background is helpful.
• Must be willing to travel between local properties and some out of state.
• Experience working on AutoCAD preferred, but not required.

Macerich’s Total Rewards:

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
• Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
• 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career-development resources
• Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships
• Remote Fridays
• And more…

Who We Are:
Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE:MAC). Our high-quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress: Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.

Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.