Construction Project Manager

At Tillys
, we’re a leading specialty retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, women, boys, and girls. Our extensive collection features iconic global brands, emerging labels, and proprietary lines, all rooted in an active and social lifestyle.

Based in sunny Southern California, our Retail Support Center (RSC
) is the heart of our corporate operations, dedicated to supporting both our retail and online stores. The RSC is where strategy meets execution. From trend forecasting to tech innovation, our teams work together to bring the Tillys experience to life - both in-store and online.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Project Manager… to support our Construction/Maintenance Department.

This individual will manage multiple new retail construction projects, relocations, remodels and refreshes of existing stores. This position is responsible for the entirety of assigned projects. The Construction Project Manager will ensure that there is a seamless transition from the Construction to Merchandising Phase, the projects meet Tilly’s quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget.

A typical day may include:

• Manage Special Projects to meet project schedules.
• Responsible for scheduling special projects.
• Learn and understand Project Coordinators role, help facilitate role as needed
• Construction Tracking Report
• Marketing Request Tracking Report
• Follow up on OPI Checklist POs
• POs
• Security Set up
• Bi-weekly New Store Meetings
• COIs
• Utilities Set up
• Pay Applications
• Travel Receipts
• Email HVAC/Window Cleaning Maintenance
• CER
• GC Contracts
• Awarded GC - Contract, Pay application docs, OPI schedule, Vendor Supplier List.
• GC Open Balance Report
• Budgets - enter POs & Invoices
• Communicate with Landlords and General Contractors to confirm space delivery of possession.
• Review all architectural and engineering documentation to identify and address errors and omissions in order to meet company’s design standard to minimize change orders.
• Obtain Landlord approval of construction documents for assigned projects.
• Perform take-offs of owner provided materials needed for all assigned projects.
• Submit requisitions for purchase orders for materials and services.
• Prepare packages to be sent out for bidding and contracting.
• Qualify and negotiate bids and provide recommendations for general contractor awards.
• Manage all activities of assigned General Contractors and vendors for assigned projects.
• Provide dependable and accurate weekly project updates.
• Communicate with Operations Team of any date changes and other information that would impact projects.
• Communicate all late and damaged deliveries with Purchasing.
• Review all RFI’s/field conditions and provide quality solutions.
• Partner with Design to quickly resolve all field and drawing issues.
• Manage and input assigned project information into department project management database.
• Review and approved specific project pay applications and invoices ensuring compliance with established project budgets.
• Drive and manage the completion of the project closeout effort including all warranty letters, final lien waiver collection, as-built drawings and any necessary documentation for tenant allowance requests.
• Provide assistance with store and Retail Support Center maintenance when required.
• As required, assist Maintenance with timely completion of all warranty issues for assigned projects.
• Work with business partners to determine solutions for construction obstacles

Your experience brings:

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects, simultaneously.
• Ability to plan and manage projects with tight and shifting timelines.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office:
  Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of CAD software is helpful.
• Working knowledge of corporate retail environment.
• Ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Able to effectively use common office equipment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have ability to multitask.
• Independent, self-motivated, team player.
• Able to effectively…