Retail Construction Project Manager – 14-Month Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Assist the North American SSP and Construction team.

• Oversee project management and organization of retail shop fit-outs, encompassing new construction, refits, refreshes, closures, and maintenance.

• Manage CapEx, prepare estimates, validate project actuals, and update CapEx forecasts.

• Plan and implement project schedules in conjunction with Retailers, SSP, Real Estate leasing, and Finance.

• Stay updated on global retail construction best practices and align operational methodologies.

• Maintain and enhance project status and CapEx reports.

• Aid the retail team in interpreting construction information that impacts the business.

• Provide hands-on support and installation during shop openings, refits, refreshes, and closures.

• Evaluate business needs and offer forward-thinking insights.

• Optimize reporting processes for internal and external stakeholders.

• Offer project-specific support to Retailers, retail store teams, Shop and Space Planning, Property/Leasing, and Finance.

• Keep abreast of products, design methods, and merchandising to enhance sales and customer service.

• Collaborate with SSP designers to execute retail projects.

• Deliver outstanding customer service.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in retail construction and project management, with a strong emphasis on budget management in the US.

• Proven experience in a project lead capacity.

• Strong skills in budget analysis and management.

• Experience with phased construction projects in both newly opened and existing retail environments.

• Practical hands-on experience overseeing the design and construction process.

• Knowledge of carpentry and millwork is a plus.

• Ability to cultivate relationships and leverage business partners effectively.

• Capacity to multitask and manage competing priorities efficiently.

• Understanding of retail design and in-house competencies.

• Proficient in assisting with and installing company furniture and understanding retail-space components.

• Ability to interpret M.E.P., architectural, and structural plans.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Willingness to work additional hours as required.

• Ability to work autonomously in a collaborative and creative setting.

• Strong collaboration skills with experience working closely with designers.

• Capacity to adapt to change and adopt a holistic view of the business.

• Strong self-management skills and ownership of responsibilities.

• Commitment to company ethics and sustainability.

• Must be located in the United States.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; must possess a valid passport.

• Preferred: familiarity or expertise with Concur, CAD, and Google Suite.

• Preferred: PMP and LEED certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an additional bonus program.

• Total rewards eligibility.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Opportunities for frequent travel across North America and potentially globally based on business requirements.