Project Manager, Store Planning & Construction

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• Own assigned projects from AOR Kickoff through Store Opening, Turnover and Project Closeout.

• Drive project execution while ensuring alignment with company objectives, brand standards, operational requirements, approved budgets and project timelines.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

• Conduct Landlord Kickoff meetings to fully understand site conditions, fit-out requirements, local codes, building conditions, project timelines, approval requirements and landlord expectations.

• Review and redline design and construction drawings prior to Landlord and Permit submissions.

• Partner with Store Design throughout all project phases, including AOR Kickoff, Schematic Design, Design Development, Landlord/Permit submissions, Bid Documents and Construction Documents.

• Partner with Purchasing throughout the biddingand constructionprocess to support PO issuance,FF&E and SBOdelivery coordination.

• Coordinate with Construction Finance regarding budget reviews, forecasting, change order impacts and project closeout.

• Evaluate constructability, site conditions, and execution requirements to identify potential project risks and challenges prior to construction commencement.

• Lead weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings to monitor project progress, review schedule performance, track RFIs and Change Orders, identify project risks and drive issue resolution.

• Review, track, and manageRFI’sthroughout the construction lifecycle.

• Review, track and manage Change Orders, ensuring impacts to scope, schedule, and budget are properly documented and communicated.

• Monitor contractor performance and progress against approved construction documents, project schedules and company standards.

• Conduct site visits during critical construction milestones including framing, punch list, turnover and project closeout.

• Monitor field conditions and coordinate resolution of design conflicts, constructability issues, and unforeseen site conditions, evaluating impacts to project schedule and budget.

• Facilitate timely decision-making and resolution of project issues, ensuring impacts to schedule, budget and store opening dates are effectively managed.

• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks that may impact schedule, budget, qualityor store opening dates.

• Assess and communicate project impacts related to RFIs, Change Orders, field conditions and design revisions.

• Provide regular project updates to internal stakeholders regarding schedule status, project risks, approvals, construction progress and critical decision points.

• Maintain effective communication among internal teams, consultants, contractors, landlords and business stakeholders throughout project execution.

• Develop and manage projectpunchlists, ensuring timely completion of all deficiencies prior to turnover and store opening.

• Coordinate project turnover and closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals and project closeout packages.

• Support store opening readiness by coordinating construction turnover activities with Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT, Loss Prevention and other cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Conduct post‑occupancy reviews and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred; an equivalent…