The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once. You know how to keep things moving, communicate clearly, and catch issues before they become bigger problems.
Responsibilities:
- Manage retail construction projects from initial planning and pre-construction through completion and turnover.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Review construction plans, drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, and adherence to project plans.
- Track project timelines and identify potential delays or issues before they impact the project.
- Manage project budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and change orders.
- Review contractor bids, estimates, and proposals.
- Partner with the Director of Store Construction to evaluate project costs and make informed decisions.
- Ensure construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and to Buck Mason’s standards.
- Partner with Retail, Operations, Finance, Design, and other internal teams to coordinate project needs and timelines.
- Communicate project updates, milestones, and challenges to key stakeholders.
- Coordinate with landlords, property managers, and building representatives as needed.
- Oversee project closeout, including final inspections, punch lists, and outstanding construction items.
- Maintain project documentation, warranties, and relevant records.
- Support store openings, remodels, renovations, and other construction-related initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve construction processes and project execution.
- Ensure projects are completed safely and in accordance with applicable requirements
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in retail, commercial, or hospitality construction.
- Proven experience managing construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management.
- Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing project budgets, invoices, change orders, and contractor estimates.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and project management software.
- Ability to conduct site visits and travel to retail locations and construction sites as needed.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of construction safety standards, permitting, and inspection processes.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to managing projects and resolving challenges