Director, Construction

Why You'll Love World Market Why You'll Love World Market: You won't find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn't just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart. Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you're looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you're in the right place. What You'll Do Lead the execution of new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives with a focus on speed, quality, and long-term business impact. Create and manage budgets aligned with project timelines and develop work specifications that support operational needs and budget requirements. Prepare bid summaries for new stores and remodels for review by leadership. Review, approve and log all invoicing related to construction items, working closely with accounts payable to ensure projects are within budgets. Forecast and advise if budgets are at risk of overruns. Monitor project progress, construction and development schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with company goals. Inspect on-site work periodically to ensure accuracy of reports, resolve disputes or problems, and maintain consistency in construction standards. Document all required agreements and notices, and prepare and issue standard contracts for General Contractors, Architects and other consultants. Review lease agreements and assist the Real Estate, Lease Administration, and Facilities departments with construction-related items. Participate in Real Estate Pipeline meetings and present timing and budgetary forecasting for new and existing store projects. Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure timely provision of materials and negotiate pricing. Review contractors’ insurance certificates for conformance with company and contract requirements. Perform plan checks on all Construction Documents and ensure coordination between site‑specific fixture floor plans, prototype plans and job‑specific documents. Ensure that all contractual materials, contracts and change orders are executed and properly coded with project numbers. Supervise Construction Project Manager and Architectural Design teams, providing clear expectations and timely performance feedback. This role is open to remote candidates; preference for individuals based in or near the CA Bay Area. Experience & Skills Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Architecture, Construction Management or a related field (experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree). Minimum 5-7 years of experience managing a construction team in a multi-unit retail environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and follow through to ensure timely results. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel up to 50%. Experience with project bidding, negotiations, budgeting, planning, and project management. Compensation Salary Range: $175,000 – $220,000 annually Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match Paid vacation and paid sick time Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on World Market products Work‑life balance support and flexible work-from-home options Equal Opportunity Employer World Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act. World Market provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr