Construction Project Manager

Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Location

Support Center - Las Vegas, NV 89119 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Construction

Education

Job Description

Join our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams -where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of tenant improvement and retail construction projects focusing mainly in airport environments. This role manages planning, design coordination, permitting, construction execution, capital expenditure and turnover, ensuring we deliver world class projects safely, on time, on budget and to the expected quality standards of some of the most demanding landlords in travel retail.

Location: Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Weekends as needed, 40 - 50 hours per week

Pay: Up to $130,000


Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flex Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead multiple airport construction projects (retail, F&B, specialty) from concept through closeout
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and critical path milestones
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and airport stakeholders
• Oversee on-site construction activities including quality, safety, and progress tracking
• Ensure timely project turnover and readiness for operations

Preconstruction & Planning

• Support design development, scope definition, and constructability reviews
• Prepare and track project budgets, estimates, and value engineering initiatives
• Coordinate bid packages, contractor selection, and contract execution
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements

Airport Compliance & Permitting

• Manage all airport authority approvals, permits, and TI submissions
• Ensure adherence to airport design standards, badging, safety, and operational constraints
• Coordinate inspections, life safety reviews, and final approvals for occupancy
• Maintain required documentation for Notice to Proceed and project closeout

Financial & Contract Management

• Track budgets, change orders, contingencies, and cost reporting
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, and vendor payments
• Lead cost control efforts, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support value engineering and cost optimization strategies

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Act as primary point of contact between internal teams, airport authorities, and vendors
• Manage contractor performance and ensure adherence to scope and schedule
• Facilitate regular project updates, reporting, and executive-level summaries
• Coordinate owner-supplied equipment, fixtures, and logistics

Risk Management

• Identify risks related to permitting, schedule, cost, and logistics
• Develop mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field ( preferred )
• 5-10+ years of construction project management experience, with airport or retail /TI experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, and cost management
• Experience working in regulated environments ( airports, hospitals, or similar )
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience with budget tracking, reporting, and executive communication
• Ability to navigate complex permitting and operational constraints

Preferred Experience

• Airport tenant improvement or concessions build-outs
• Retail or multi-unit program rollout experience
• Familiarity with airport badging, phasing, and after-hours construction requirements

Additional Requirements

• Frequent sitting
• Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Limited travel or overnight
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Frequent travel or overnight; including international
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Typically, indoors
• Typically, at a consistent temperature
• Lift 0-25 lbs.
• Use of fine motor hand functions

We can't wait to meet you so apply today!

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company's international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

WHSmith prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WH Smith is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. It is about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with a merchandising software platform