Project Manager- Retail/Restaurant Construction

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Rye Brook, NY office location to support our retail and restauraunt projects. The Project Manager leads the successful execution of construction projects, facilitates planning and coordination of construction activities, and ensures that all project objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in guiding jobs and project teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services


• Maintain a big picture view of strategy, risk assessment, and profitability and continuously communicates with all clients and partners throughout the duration of projects


• Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical challenges


• Lead and manage multiple and/or larger, more complex projects with limited Project Executive involvement


• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, project controls, and reporting. For example: internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, and contracts


• Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships


• Prioritize client service, satisfaction, and future retention of work


• Promote positive subcontractor and vendor relationships by operating professionally and fairly and reinforce this philosophy within the internal team


• Partner collaboratively with Field Operations team members, and oversee Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, or other internal team members assigned to projects


• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes


• Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed


• Proactively communicate with clients to share project progress and budget-related matters


• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed


• Partner with Superintendents to ensure punch list completion

Qualifications And Experience

• Must have 4+ years of Construction Project Management experience


• Must have Retail or Restaurant construction experience


• Must have experience managing projects with high-intensity and short-term duration of 16-20 weeks


• Experience as the sole Project Management lead


• Buyout proficiency and strong experience with leveling trades


• Experience with creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology


• Scheduling proficiency


• Strong verbal presentation skills and ability to lead effective meetings


• College degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred


• Travel to assigned projects as required

Technical Skills

• Must have experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills


• Must have experience with Procore or with a similar software


• Timberline/Sage experience a plus

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in New York. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $110,000 - $150,000 salary per year. In addition,Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance,enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).