Project Manager *Retail Project Focus

Job Description

Job Title:
Project Manager
Location:
Long Beach, CA
Industry: Commercial Construction (Retail Focus)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a General Contractor in the Long Beach area. This role will oversee retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, including ground-up builds, remodels, and tenant improvements (TI). The ideal candidate has a proven track record managing projects independently and has progressed through roles of increasing responsibility within a General Contractor environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple retail construction projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Lead projects from preconstruction, budgeting, and procurement through construction and closeout
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and cost controls
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and vendor relationships
• Coordinate with superintendents, field teams, architects, engineers, and clients
• Conduct project meetings and provide clear communication to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, local building codes, and company quality expectations
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager with a General Contractor
• Demonstrated experience managing retail construction projects, including:
  • Ground-up construction
  • Remodels
  • Tenant Improvements (TI)
• Career progression through roles of increasing responsibility (e.g., Project Engineer → Assistant PM → Project Manager)
• Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and cost control
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Light industrial project experience is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility retail projects throughout the Long Beach and surrounding markets
• Strong company culture with long-term growth opportunities

If you are a driven Project Manager looking to grow with this General Contractor in the Long Beach area, we encourage you to apply. All inquiries are confidential!  /

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.