Construction Manager- Hybrid

Fielmann USA, Inc., a subsidiary of the German family-owned Fielmann Group, entered the US market in 2023 and has established a significant and expanding presence in American vision care. Operating under the Fielmann USA, Inc. umbrella, we bring together Shopko Optical and SVS Vision to create a vision care network of more than 220 locations across 17 states that combines digital innovation with in-person expertise.

This multi-channel approach allows us to serve patients through both convenient digital sales channels and traditional optical locations nationwide. With a strong commitment to service and value, we offer comprehensive eye care services, quality eyewear and contact lenses to patients throughout the United States.

• 401K with Match
• Vacation Pay/Personal Day
• Volunteer Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short
  - Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Unique Voluntary Benefits (i.e. Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection)

Lead the planning, coordination, oversight, and delivery of multiple retail new-store and remodel construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Serve as the primary Fielmann USA construction contact for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, municipalities, government inspectors, architects, engineers, and internal partners. Manage project schedule, cost, quality, safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance; resolve issues promptly; and provide clear progress and budget updates to senior leadership to support on-time, cost-effective store delivery.

• Direct and oversee multiple new-store and remodel construction projects from start to finish
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and conduct regular site visits, including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeout
• Serve as the primary company construction contact at active worksites, coordinating contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and government inspectors
• Maintain active daily engagement, monitor project progress, and respond to work delays, emergencies, and other project issues
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues

• Prepare and maintain Statement of Work (SOW), preconstruction documents, cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables
• Select general contractors and subcontractors; negotiate contractors with external vendors and coordinate contractor activities
• Monitor contract obligations and build productive relationships with reliable contractors and vendors
• Interpret and explain contracts, construction documents, and technical information to internal and external partners

• Develop and maintain project cost and change controls, project budgets and accounting records
• Coordinate and monitor schedule updates, invoices, and submittals
• Manage project performance to support delivery on time and within budget and address material schedule or cost issues as they arise
• Report project progress and budget matters to senior leadership on a regular basis

• Work with municipalities to support timely approvals for permits, Certificate of Occupancy, and any other code-related requirements and approvals. Ensure that the project is constructed and documented in accordance with contract documents, applicable codes, and good engineering practices
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues requiring attention
• Address environmental or local community issues that arise during construction

• Collaborate with Store Planning, architects, engineers,…