Construction Project Manager; Retail

Overview

As part of our client’s retail team, you will be part of Store Development – responsible for designing, building and delivering retail experiences; this includes new construction, remodeling, and repairs and maintenance.

Overview of the Project Manager, Store Construction

You will have the opportunity to manage construction-related activities of our client’s retail stores reporting to the Diretor of Retail Construction. This includes new construction, remodeling, and miscellaneous related projects for all brands.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing a mulibrand portfolio of retail store construction projects including new, remodel, and capital improvements through managing an external team
• Prepares cost summaries, schedules, reports, and construction estimates for Director of Retail Construction
• Manages landlord negotiation and work letter process, reviews leases and submitted material for adherence to work letter and design timelines and intent
• Develop and maintain relationships with extensive external team includes construction project managers, vendors, architects, engineers, and general contractors
• Reviews design and location criteria with the real estate deal maker and design architects
• Evaluate potential projects for cost, schedule, and feasibility before submission to Real Estate Committee
• Conduct frequent construction site visits to evaluate progress, construction practices and punchlist of various project under designated Brands.
• Builds relationships with internal partners including Real Estate, Brand Management, Store Operations, Store Design, Visual Merchandising, Corporate Accounting, and purchasing
• Reviews value engineering of projects with the design team, procurement, and general contractors
• Prepare, solicit, review and analyze construction bids with director.
• Qualifying, selecting, and managing general contractors with frequent meetings and performance evaluations.
• Coordinates with Purchasing Manager on the qualification and selection of all project contracts and delivery of owner provided items.
• Assist repair manager with warranty issues and major capital expenditure projects.
• Assist in management of construction coordinator with director.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Requirements

• Experience reviewing and approving technical submittals
• Monitoring and coordinating environmental testing and abatement issues
• Establishing construction budgets and schedules
• Working knowledge of Prolog or Tango systems for asset management

About Aquent Talent:

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
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