Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager For Retail Buildouts

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture.

As of the end of 2025, POP MART operates over 630 physical stores and more than 2,637 Robo Shops across 20+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

The Senior Project Manager for Retail Buildouts is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the full life-cycle management of projects annually across the Americas, ranging from high-visibility new openings to complex renovations. Operating as the primary liaison between executive HQ stakeholders, store operations, and external contractors, this individual oversees everything from initial lease review and technical design redlining to the management of multimillion-dollar budgets and granular construction schedules. The role requires a sophisticated balance of technical construction expertise and operational empathy, ensuring that project phasing and vendor delivery schedules are executed on budget while maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards. From the initial landlord kick-off call to the final submission of tenant allowance packages and closeout documents, the Senior PM ensures every detail of the physical retail environment aligns with the company's strategic goals and aesthetic vision.

We follow an office policy with an expectation of five days per week working onsite. Being together in person helps us collaborate, stay connected, and build a strong team culture. At POP MART, we foster a high-trust environment and trust our employees to make decisions that support both the team and the business.

What You Will Achieve

• Manage the full life cycle of special projects, renovations, and retail buildouts in North and South America
• Act as the primary liaison between store teams, HQ stakeholders, and contractors/vendors
• Define project milestones and overall schedules in alignment with Real Estate and leadership
• Develop sequence schedules and phasing plans to minimize disruption to customers and operations
• Coordinate permitting with expeditors and architects while ensuring buy-in from internal teams
• Review and assist with the negotiation of Landlord Work Letters
• Attend Landlord Kick-off calls to ensure alignment on project-specific requirements
• Review and redline Preliminary Design Sets to identify risks and long-lead materials
• Manage the competitive bidding and award process with contractors and vendors
• Create and communicate Vendor Delivery Schedules (VDS) for owner-supplied materials
• Approve project Shop Drawings and Submittals in tandem with the design team
• Lead weekly OAC calls to review project status with all stakeholders
• Review and approve GC Payment Applications and supplier invoices
• Validate and recommend approval for potential Change Orders
• Maintain accurate budget forecasts with the Construction Finance Manager
• Perform regular site visits to ensure quality and schedule compliance
• Generate and monitor the completion of contractor punch lists
• Hold vendors to premium standards of quality, safety, and professionalism
• Support Store Operations during merchandising and reactivation periods
• Obtain all final closeout documents and lien waivers for Tenant Allowance requests
• Maintain comprehensive project files for all correspondence and transmittals

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in engineering, architecture, or construction project management from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience required.
• At least 8+ years' experience in retail construction or similar experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects across various phases while keeping them on budget, delivering them on time, and maintaining a high standard.
• Excellent knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes uncertain environment.
• Enthusiasm for the company's mission and a strong desire to contribute to its growth and success.
• Must be able to travel approximately 20% of the time by land and air within and outside of the United States.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or at a desk) for extended periods while operating a computer or other office equipment
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge

*The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: POP MART is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

**POP MART Americas is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The requirements laid out in this job description are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

POP MART Americas welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may vary for different regions of the U.S. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position may be eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**All sensitive personal data associated with this application will be used strictly for selection purposes and will be treated confidentially.

Equal Employment Opportunity POP MART is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. POP MART provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.