Construction Project Manager

Project Manager – Store Refurbishments

GENERAL FUNCTION The Manager Store Maintenance - Projects position drives capital and operational projects through the development, bidding, execution, and closeout processes for all assigned projects and programs. Working with outside vendors and contractors to execute delivering on time and within budget. Accountable for the accurate, reliable collection and documentation of all project information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accurately Master Schedule, Construction Schedules, Budget Oversight and Resource Management.
• Is self-confident, decisive, collaborative and builds relationships, as well as displays excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external business partners.
• Partner with Store Construction and Design to review plans and construction documents to provide feedback, guidance, direction and ensure compliance to Brand standards and budget.
• Partner with procurement to draft accurate Request For Proposal documentation for project bidding and provide responses to all requests for clarification during the bidding process.
• Partner with procurement to qualify bid submittals, provide comparative bid submittal analysis, and present recommendations for vendor award.
• Draft and present proposals to the Director of Store Maintenance and executive leadership.
• Lead flawless execution of assigned programs, including driving for results from all external vendors and cross functional partners.
• Responsible for the coordination of preconstruction conference calls, drafting of phasing schedules, and alignment of all internal and external business parnters
• Oversees the management of the project budgets, actual expenditures, and change orders
• Regular review of all project photos and documentation to ensure the construction schedule is being met.
• Timely communication of issues to leadership and Brand point of contact, as required to support the project
• Ability to work across multiple brands, understanding their unique traits, and how to apply best in class processes across all.
• Understanding of brand strategies and how they impact the store experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Retail Construction / Project Management with responsibility for directly managing multiple outside resources within a multi-brand business
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively
• Excellent problem solver
• Diligent and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and workload management skills
• Excellent people manager with ability to drive high quality results in all aspects of Project Management
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project etc., as required to perform responsibilities and effectively communicate with all resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• - PMP Certification
• - Direct exposure and interaction with cross-functional teams and Corporate senior leadership