Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Planning & Preconstruction
- Perform site assessments, documenting existing conditions and overall code/zoning implications
- Commission early engineering site evaluations
- Analyze project permitting requirements in conjunction with the internal architectural team
- Coordinate with real estate brokers and maintain awareness of the Client real estate pipeline
- Develop a schedule for all project stakeholders
- Establish a budget & financial risk log
- Understand design intent and goals for successful implementation
- Review CD sets for accuracy and completeness, and perform QA/QC checks
- Communication liaison between project teams, including the coordination of architecture needs within the project workflow, as well as all third-party contractor, consultant and vendor relationships
- Manage the contractor/vendor bid process including package preparation, quoting, bid analysis and contracting
- Work with internal design teams to review custom fixture & signage shop drawings
- Understand construction methods and work with external and internal design teams to perform value engineering
Construction and Installation
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- Coordination of all relevant third-party contractors and vendors, and represent the project point of contact amongst stakeholders
- In conjunction with expediters and General Contractors, coordinate required permits and inspections
- Manage budget and schedule, and identify and elevate risks throughout the build
- Perform on-site progress visits and report-outs
- Perform change order management
- Work with junior staff to guide procurement logistics for project FF&E
- Oversee Project Accounting, including budget tracking & reconciliation, and coordination with studio leadership for Client invoicing
- Coordination of Punch List and project close out activity
Job Qualifications (required)
- 8-10 years of experience in project management of retail construction/production-related projects; internal brand experience a plus, but not required
- Possess full knowledge of industry best practice standards and expectations
- Superior customer service abilities, with a client-focused perspective
- Ability to lead Client presentations and display professional and mature ability to receive and give feedback
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with experience managing external project stakeholders and internal team members
- Track record of successful project schedule and budget management
- Ability to read and interpret Construction Drawings
- Experience managing external vendors, with knowledge of design, architecture, permitting, bid, and construction processes
- Comfortable with on-site project work and travel
- A passion for retail and the design and production of retail stores and experiential pop-ups
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit and/or Adobe Suite a plus
- Familiarity with jurisdictional code research a plus
Candidate must be:
Candidate must be resourceful, creative, analytical with an ability to think outside the box, a self-starter, multi-tasker and team player.
Send submissions with cover letter, resume and portfolio where applicable here.