Project Manager

Project Manager | Retail Design & Construction

Ready to own projects that shape the customer experience? We're looking for a driven Project Manager to lead retail construction, remodel, and special projects from concept through completion. If you're skilled at coordinating teams, solving technical challenges, and managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit.

What You'll Do

- Manage multiple retail construction and remodel projects simultaneously.
- Review and interpret construction documents, engineering plans, codes, and site requirements across architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.
- Coordinate architects, contractors, vendors, landlords, and internal teams to keep projects on track.
- Review and manage change orders, identify root causes, and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.
- Support conceptual design, fixture layouts, scope of work development, and project scheduling.
- Provide technical guidance and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify value-engineering opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Assist with AutoCAD support and process improvements across the team.

What We're Looking For

- Experience managing multiple construction, design, or engineering-related projects.
- Strong understanding of construction documents, project coordination, and building systems.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite .
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail.
- Retail construction or retail development experience is a plus.

Top Skills

Project Management AutoCAD Construction Document Review Design Coordination Technical Problem Solving This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing complex projects to life, partnering with cross-functional teams, and making a direct impact on large-scale retail developments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salisbury, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $44.23/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salisbury, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Salisbury,NC. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.