Project Manager – Retail Bank Construction, Ground-Up/Fit-Outs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee multiple branch renovation and retail banking enhancement projects from the start to completion.

• Coordinate with banking clients, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, facilities teams, and regulatory agencies.

• Create, track, and uphold project timelines, milestones, critical paths, and delivery obligations.

• Implement project governance, standards, procedures, and reporting frameworks.

• Generate project status updates, executive summaries, risk registers, and leadership briefings.

• Supervise branch renovations to ensure adherence to design standards, brand specifications, security protocols, and operational requirements.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost management.

• Reduce disruptions to branch operations, customers, and staff during renovation activities.

• Oversee design development, permitting, procurement, construction progress, and project completion.

• Evaluate contractor and consultant performance against quality, safety, schedule, and budget targets.

• Review project documents, drawings, schedules, budgets, and contractor outputs.

• Lead the resolution of field issues, RFIs, change requests, and operational difficulties.

• Identify potential risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Assist with value engineering and propose cost-effective alternatives.

• Ensure adherence to building codes, accessibility standards, life safety regulations, and banking security protocols.

• Cultivate client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.

• Identify opportunities for program enhancements, process efficiencies, and expanded service offerings.

• Assist business development by nurturing client relationships and pinpointing future opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related area.

• Over 5 years of experience managing retail and/or banking ground-up and/or fit-out construction projects.

• Experience in overseeing multi-site retail construction projects and fast-track project delivery environments.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and construction administration.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and project management software platforms.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel regionally 25%-30% to project locations as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Confidential handling of information in accordance with EEO guidelines.