Midwest Real Estate Construction Manager (Retail)

About Bealls Inc. If you’re seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation, and provides stability and work/life harmony, Bealls Inc. is the place for you. Our people share responsibility with one another, fueling our success in the retail industry. Tenured employees with deep company knowledge work alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision. Who We Are We are a group of passionate people who use our unique talents to help guests outfit their families for less. We hire and develop diverse individuals, fostering an inclusive culture that benefits from a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds, and experiences. We work together, leveraging collaboration throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to accomplish our goals. We pursue solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, strengthening relationships with communities, people, and industry partners. Participants experience Authenticity, Acceptance, Accountability, Compassion, Empowerment, Gratitude, Openness, Presence and Transparency. Why Join Bealls Inc. Stability: financially strong, multi‑billion‑dollar organization with 650+ stores across 23 states. Benefits: weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks, paid time off, retirement plans. Growth: internal talent cultivation through training programs and continuous professional development. Connection: surrounding yourself with purpose, passion, and fulfillment. MIDWEST REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (RETAIL) Impact On Business The Construction Project Manager leads construction projects from early planning through key turnover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with brand, operational, and customer experience standards. The role partners closely with real estate, store operations, store maintenance, and external vendors to manage new store builds, remodels, relocations, and refresh programs across a multi‑site retail portfolio. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Budget & Schedule Management Develop conceptual scope of work and budgets for new store locations. Work with contractors to produce detailed project budgets; track costs and manage variances. Create and manage project schedules aligned to retail opening calendars and seasonal business needs. Review and validate contractor schedules to ensure alignment with store readiness and merchandising timelines. Identify risks early and drive solutions to keep projects on track. Coordinate with Finance and Real Estate teams on capital vs. lease scope, including scope delineation and financial responsibility. Vendor & Contractor Oversight Lead bid processes and contractor selection. Manage general contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty vendors to ensure quality, safety, and brand compliance. Hold vendors accountable to scope, schedule, and cost commitments. Coordinate and support resolution of disputes that may impact cost, schedule, or store openings. Permitting, Due Diligence & Compliance Coordinate due diligence activities, including site assessments and landlord coordination. Support permit agents and coordinate with local jurisdictions during the permitting process. Ensure construction activities comply with local codes, lease requirements, and retail brand standards. Document delivery deficiencies and coordinate remedies per lease requirements. Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, and reporting. Interface with Legal and Real Estate teams on construction‑related disputes or delays. Construction Oversight & Store Readiness Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, and readiness. Review weekly construction reports and communicate status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders. Manage punch lists and drive timely closeout. Coordinate final handoff to store operations to support opening or re‑opening. Work with Store Maintenance to ensure a smooth transition. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications And Attributes Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience managing retail construction projects, including multi‑site rollouts. Strong understanding of retail construction schedules, store opening coordination, and prototype execution. Experience managing budgets, schedules, vendors, and competing priorities across multiple projects. Ability to lead construction activities and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and business partners. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to interface with Legal and Real Estate teams on construction‑related disputes or delays. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced retail environment. Valid driver’s license required; Fluent in English. Ability to perform essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including adequate vision, speech, and hearing. Physical requirements: climb ladders, lift and carry at least 30 pounds, maintain full body mobility, including bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and rotational movement. For more information, visit and #J-18808-Ljbffr