Construction Manager- Hybrid

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, and other construction specialists throughout the project delivery
• Coordinate punch and construction closeout activities and ensure required project documentation is completed

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management or related field required
• Demonstrated leadership in managing construction of multiple new or remodeled retail outlets scheduled at the same time
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and technologies and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Experience with store design and construction
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations, building codes and safety requirements applicable to commercial construction
• Experience with store design and construction
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and make timely, well-reasoned decisions
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong planning and…