Retail Construction Project Manager

Summary

Join L'Occitane as a Retail Development Project Manager and oversee all aspects of retail construction projects, from pre-construction planning and bidding to construction and closeout. You will coordinate with various teams and consultants, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This role requires extensive experience in construction project management, particularly in high-end retail, and strong communication and organizational skills. Frequent travel within the US and Canada is required. The ideal candidate will possess a BA in Construction Management and proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Requirements

• BA required (Preferred in Construction Management)
• 5+ years of Construction Project Management (preferably in high-end retail)
• Proficiency in MS Office, primarily Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and MS Project
• A general knowledge of standard operating procedures in regard to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc
• Familiarity with both UNION and Non-UNION based vendors, contractors, and Mall Personnel (Simon, Macerich, GGP, Taubman, etc.)
• Ability to read architectural plans and schematic drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact well with vendors, contractors and corporate Team members
• Ability to work well under pressure & handle multiple projects while maintaining deadlines
• Must be able to work in normal office conditions
• Must be able to work 8 hours per day
• Must be able to travel via airplane within the U.S. and Canada for more than 50% of the time
• Must be able to drive a car

Responsibilities

• Work closely and coordinate project scope with Design Team and various consultants: Production Architect, MEP/Structural Engineers, Millwork Vendors, Code Consultants, etc
• Partner with Leasing, Merchandising & Retail Teams in development of projects
• Negotiate fees and other associated costs
• Produce purchase orders for owner-supplied items and coordinate dates of delivery
• Ensure that bid packages are complete
• Establish bid lists / instructions, analyze bids, and award contract
• Optimize timing and costs for store openings /renovations
• Have at least two construction site visits per project and distribute Site Reports for each visit
• Maintain constant dialogue with supervisors regarding status and progress of projects
• Oversee/support/Maintain project schedules for multiple projects at the same time
• Draft and regularly update project progress and cost control charts
• Ensure that works are completed on time and in conformity with design
• Continuously look to value engineer & recognize cost savings in process & practices
• Maintain and update project files, documents, drawings, etc
• Participate in weekly project and construction meetings and communicate internal updates regarding all projects
• Verify payments to vendors and contractors and negotiate any proposed change orders- Follow-up on punch list items, ensure inspection of completed works
• Ensure proper close-out of all projects
• Bring jobs in on time and on budget
• All other duties or projects as assigned