<p>About this Opportunity:</p> <p>At Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking a Project Manager (Construction) to join our regional office located in Westport, Connecticut or Greenwich, Connecticut. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for executing retail construction projects with a group of assets across a defined region, supporting new tenant buildouts, redevelopments, developments and assisting property management with larger capital projects. This role acts as the operational lead for assigned developments-overseeing preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, construction execution, and turnover. The PM collaborates directly with Leasing, Tenant Coordination, Contract Administration, and Property Management, with the shared goal of achieving rent commencement and delivery milestones on time and within budget.</p> <p>What You'll Be Doing:</p> <p>Project Ownership & Delivery</p> <ul> <li>Manage retail construction projects from predevelopment through tenant turnover and rent commencement. </li><li>Oversee preconstruction activities including scope definition, due diligence, budget preparation, permitting timelines, and internal coordination. </li><li>Ensure that construction is executed per lease exhibits and landlord obligations defined in lease exhibits and related documentation. </li><li>Maintain clear alignment with Tenant Coordination to ensure construction milestones are met. </li></ul> <p>Financial & Schedule Management</p> <ul> <li>Own and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts. </li><li>Issue RFPs, award contracts, negotiate change orders, and oversee contractor performance. </li><li>Track and report financials and schedule progress weekly, updating the tenant coordination accordingly. </li></ul> <p>Team Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with Tenant Coordinators to ensure seamless handoff of space and clear delineation of LL/Tenant work. </li><li>Collaborate with Contract Administration to ensure timely project setup, cost coding, payables processing, and closeout. </li><li>Coordinate with Leasing and Legal to support lease negotiation as it relates to construction scope, timing, and landlord obligations. </li></ul> <p>Permitting & Jurisdictional Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Manage permitting process and serve as liaison to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). </li><li>Track and drive timely approvals to avoid rent commencement delays. </li></ul> <p>Reporting & Communication</p> <ul> <li>Update project information in the internal tenant tracker system regularly to reflect progress on milestones (permit received, LL work started, turnover, rent commencement). </li><li>Provide weekly updates to regional leadership and cross-functional partners on active projects. </li></ul> <p>Are You Qualified?</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field from an accredited institution </li><li>At least five (5) to eight (8) years of retail or commercial construction management experience (developer, GC, or REIT background preferred). </li><li>Ability to travel regionally & frequently visit all assigned construction sites </li><li>Ability to work varying and flexible hours including evening hours as necessary to attend city Planning & Zoning commission meetings and City Council meetings </li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple active projects across different jurisdictions. </li><li>Strong understanding of lease exhibits, tenant delivery requirements, and LL vs. Tenant construction scope. </li><li>Working knowledge of permitting processes, budgeting, and project closeout. </li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and third-party consultants. </li><li>Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining accurate tracking in systems like Excel, Procore, or custom trackers. </li></ul> <p>Personal Traits We Value:</p> <ul> <li>Project management skills (planning, organizing, informing, directing others) </li><li>Decisiveness, problem-solving, time-management, multi-tasking, and presentation skills </li><li>Strong communication skills (interpersonal savvy, customer focus, verbal, and written acuity) </li><li>Trustworthiness and integrity </li><li>Negotiation and conflict resolution proficiency </li><li>Collaborative in nature and able to work within a team environment </li></ul> <p>A Little Bit About Us:</p> <p>We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.</p> <p>Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look program.</p> <p>We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more. For additional information visit www.regencycenters.com/careers.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <ul> <li>23+ PTO days annually </li><li>11 paid holidays (in addition to PTO) </li><li>Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military) </li><li>Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li></ul> <p>Financial Security</p> <ul> <li>401(k) with a generous company match of up to $5,000 annually plus corporate profit sharing </li><li>Anniversary stock grant awards of up to $1,000 </li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA </li><li>100% company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Disability Insurance </li><li>Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft) </li><li>Student loan repayment resources </li></ul> <p>Health and Wellness</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance </li><li>Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify Health </li><li>Family planning, mental health, and pain management programs </li></ul> <p>Community Focused</p> <ul> <li>52 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off </li><li>Company gift matching </li></ul> <p>Growth and Development</p> <ul> <li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Continued education opportunities </li><li>LinkedIn Learning premium subscription </li><li>Professional membership support </li><li>Employee Resource Groups </li><li>Connecticut Residents: Regency Centers carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The Connecticut hiring salary range for the Project Manager position is between $150,000 and $170,000 annually. The base salary is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including eligibility for a 20% target bonus opportunity. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. </li></ul>