Assistant Manager, Store Construction

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The Assistant Manager of Construction supports assigned Coach projects in North America as a member of each Project Delivery Team from AOR Kickoff through Store Opening, Turnover and Project Closeout. All responsibilities below apply to assigned projects and their delivery teams. The role coordinates day-to-day execution, maintains project records and follows through on assigned actions. Working under Project Manager direction, this individual supports opening readiness and coordinates assigned projects within approved scope, budget and schedule.

The Project Manager retains accountability for project scope, physical execution and opening readiness.

Support the Project Manager on assigned projects as part of each Project Delivery Team from AOR Kickoff through Store Opening, Turnover and Project Closeout. Responsibilities for assigned stores include, but are not limited to, bid coordination, GC bid analysis, issuance of GC start-up packages, utility setup and closeout and tenant allowance documentation.

Support Landlord and AOR Kickoff meetings by gathering site requirements, recording decisions and tracking actions, approvals and due dates.

Assist the PM with drawing reviews, site-condition checks and constructability coordination before Landlord and Permit submissions. Track comments through resolution.

Maintain current approved design standards, drawings and project files through Schematic Design, Design Development, bidding and construction.

Coordinate project bidding for GC, FF&E and SBO scopes on assigned stores, including bid package preparation, the Bid Checklist and tracking of submissions and clarifications. Partner with the PM, Purchasing and the designated Bid Administrator in accordance with established sourcing and approval procedures.

Prepare GC bid analyses comparing pricing, scope coverage, exclusions and qualifications. Identify gaps and outstanding clarifications for PM review and award recommendation.

Prepare and issue the GC start-up package for assigned stores following required approvals. Confirm package completeness and receipt and track outstanding start-up requirements with the PM and GC.

Coordinate utility setup and activation for assigned stores with the PM, Engie and service providers. Confirm required service dates and follow through on outstanding setup and invoice issues.

Support weekly OAC meetings by preparing updates, recording decisions and maintaining an action log with named owners and due dates.

Maintain RFI and Change Order logs, gather supporting information and flag scope, schedule and cost impacts for PM review and required approvals.

Track contractor progress against the project schedule and approved documents. Escalate missed milestones, unresolved issues and quality…