Project Manager/Construction – 15856 - Transcend Solutions : Job Details

Project Manager/Construction – 15856

Location: Plano, TX

Work Schedule: Hybrid, Mon – Th onsite, Friday WFH

Assignment Length: 12+ months

**NO C2C due to client restrictions**

Top Three Skills:

• Managing general and subcontractors on an interior build or remodel project
• Help facilitate inspections and approvals with city and malls LL
• Travels to locations for in-person oversight and coordination w/contractors

Our client is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join their Retail Design, Development, and Build Team to help drive the pipeline of new stores nationwide. This position will assess new locations for prototypical fit, design accurate layouts in collaboration with internal stakeholders, execute design concepts and construction documents in accordance with the current prototypical details. This position will report to the Director of Retail Design and Development and will have high impact on the entire store development cycle.

The Retail D+D Construction Project Manager is responsible for supporting the successful execution, and completion of retail construction projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet all quality and safety standards. This role involves coordinating various aspects of the project, including communication with contractors, vendors, and internal teams, tracking progress, managing documentation, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Scope Overview:

• Manages the Retail project Construction phases per site from demo to store opening
• Manage general and Subcontractors
• Help facilitate approvals with city and malls
• Tracks project progress and reports status updates
• Works with the project designer and architects to verify construction follows approved drawings
• Travels to site location for project oversight, coordination, and compliance checks

Specific Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination Scope - initial site review, preliminary budget, development of scope, manage bidding process, contractor selection, construction timeline and budget, adherence to contractual obligations, construction management, changing order process, and project closeout
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project deadlines. Monitor schedule adherence, identify potential delays, and implement schedule recovery plans.
• Lead and/or assist with estimating construction project costs
• Oversee all aspects of the construction process, from pre-construction planning to final closeout.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to contract terms and project specifications.
• Manage the coordination of fixture fabricators with architects and general contractors for proper execution
• Supervise multiple SES construction projects at the same time and manage GC's to ensure stores are completed on time, within budget, and to standards
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate potential risks and delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Problem solving with innovative solutions to accurately represent our client's brand. Troubleshoot construction issues and make quick decisions to keep project on track without impacting design and build standards
• Resolve field construction problems in coordination with architect and engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary
• Engage stakeholders around design changes. While developing expertise on store operational needs. This includes work around store refreshes and renovations based on operational needs, by evolving the most cost-effective and least disruptive solutions possible.
• Communicate effectively across all internal stakeholders including real estate, construction, procurement, HQ, and operations as well as external consultants and vendors to ensure constant updates and visibility with project schedules and status.
• Manage weekly job reports including work progress, costs and scheduling updates
• Provide executive leadership readouts of work progress by site, complete status reports, and deliver construction presentations, as required
• Manage project closeout activities, including final inspections, punch lists, and documentation. Ensure all project deliverables are met and accepted by the client. Prepare and submit final project reports.

Background & Competencies Required:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or construction management preferred.
• 3+ years in retail architecture, interior design, or construction management.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or 3-D Studio Max preferred
• Preferred project management software proficiency.
• Experience managing retail new construction & remodeling projects on time and within budget.
• Solid experience with construction documents with an obsession for details.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Construction administration experience, managing multiple projects at once.
• Excellent presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service aptitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Able to multi-task, to meet various deadlines and handle shifting project priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A team player with leadership abilities.