Director, Construction

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. General Purpose: This role is based in the New York Metro area and will manage projects, including assigned new stores, remodels, and other initiatives, from planning and design through construction completion and grand opening. Accountable for all aspects of the projects including cost and schedule. Extensive travel is required. Act as a liaison for the Senior Director and GVP as a senior member of the Construction team for advisory purposes. Work on other projects on behalf of Senior Director and GVP as assigned. The base salary range for this role is $119,800- $225,250. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location. Essential Functions: Oversee, assess and negotiate fees, for architects, engineers and other outside consultants. Oversee, assess, bid and negotiate General Construction Contracts for all assigned projects. Implement, manage and maintain Turnkey and Ross built construction budgets and schedules according to prescribed company plans, programs, policies and procedures Manage all company supplied vendors and ensure performance and delivery of company responsible items and schedules. Coordinate all aspects of the project with company departments to ensure project delivery and completion regardless of direct responsibility or control. Keep SD apprised of any critical items or situations having impact on project delivery or cost. Respond to requests for information and assistance from other company departments and outside vendors and contractors. Maintain department policy and procedure regarding budgets, payments and change orders. Facilitate issues regarding payments with appropriate company representatives. Maintain detailed knowledge of all projects and schedules for their assigned projects. Initiate and track Capital Expenditure Requests to ensure timely review and approval. Maintain department standards regarding project files and other forms of department communication. Will function as liaison to relieve SD/ of routine matters, and also as assigned to special projects on behalf of SD and GVP Assist the SD and GVP/ in Strategic planning for the department. Competencies: Building Effective Teams Collaboration Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability and Execution Manages Conflict Business Acumen Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes Organizational Agility Adaptability Initiative Integrity Leadership Qualifications and Special Skills Required: B.S. degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction with minimum of 7 - 10 years retail project/construction management experience. Demonstrated personnel, project and time management skills. Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel. Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to handle matters professionally, confidentially and apprise the SD of critical issues related to the department or company programs. Self-starter with ability to work independently under minimal supervisor. High degree of reliability with ability to travel extensively. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize these tasks and follow through to ensure timely results. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Superior analytical skills both mathematical and problem solving. Physical Requirements / ADA: Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid Supervisory Responsibilities: None Disclaimer: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ross Stores