Regional Director Construction - East

Role Description

The Regional Director of Construction – East will lead and oversee store construction and development execution across the assigned region for Foot Locker North America brands, Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs. This role is responsible for driving successful delivery of new stores, remodels, relocations, refreshes, and strategic capital projects while ensuring alignment to brand standards, operational goals, budget expectations, and project timelines.

This leader will partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Design, Preconstruction, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and external consultants to manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility through project turnover. The Regional Director will also lead and develop a team of Project Managers while driving continuous improvement in construction execution, vendor performance, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 10–15 years of commercial retail construction and development experience
• Multi-site retail construction experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale project portfolios across multiple markets
• Experience leading and developing Project Managers and cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, bidding processes, scheduling, budgeting, and lease coordination
• Proven ability to manage projects aligned to Cost, Quality, and Schedule expectations
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Requirements

• Ensuring your team of Project Managers is delivering projects consistently on time and within budget
• Building strong contractor and vendor partnerships
• Developing high-performing Project Managers and regional teams
• Driving consistency and accountability across regional execution
• Improving construction processes, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Supporting brand growth through successful store delivery execution

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $155,000 – $165,000 plus eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive opportunities aligned to individual and company performance.
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups
• Career Growth Opportunities