Project Manager, Construction

The Construction Manager is responsible for the management and execution of the complete Store Development Construction process, successfully completing new store and remodel project load. This role balances budgetary and scheduling demands to ensure stores open on time and within budget.

• Conduct site evaluations/survey visits of new store locations as required
• Review and incorporate Landlord requirements and lease agreements
• Review architectural drawings prior to permit submission and bidding to ensure accurate and up-to-date design specifications
• Prepare preliminary construction schedule based on project and lease requirements
• Prepare preliminary construction budgets based on project and lease requirements
• Coordinate project bid process, review, qualify and award of projects
• Manage coordination with Purchasing team and proprietary vendors/contractors
• Monitor construction progress via multiple site visits during the course of the project timeline
• Produce weekly tracking and update reports for company visibility
• Review and approve all construction invoices and change requests prior to payment
• Monitor and communicate weekly budget summaries
• Manage change order process in coordination with Director of Construction
• Oversee and coordinate turnover process, including all punch list responsibility, to operations, ensuring all items complete
• Facilitate close out of project paperwork, including receipt of any Tenant Allowance within target timelines
• Manage post construction coordination with Facilities team
• Manage and continuously improve the value engineering process

This role is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week at our headquarters in NYC.

An employee in this position can expect a starting rate between $90,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related area required
• Minimum 2-4 years' retail construction management experience in high end/luxury retail
• Role is based in our New York Headquarters
• Travel required (approximately 50%)
• Ability to work and be successful in a fast paced work environment
• Strong communication skills, ability to interact well with contractors, consultants, as well as landlords and internal business partners
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Procore, Project and Outlook
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership
• Knowledge of lease process and documentation
• High level understanding of Construction and Mechanical systems
• Nationwide market knowledge of construction trade and variables
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working in high volume capacity
• Solid decision making skills based on changing conditions