Mgr, Construction

Barnes & Noble•New York, NY

7d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for the management and execution of the complete Store Development Construction process, successfully completing new store and remodel project load. This role balances budgetary and scheduling demands to ensure stores open on time and within budget. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days/week at our headquarters in NYC. An employee in this position can expect a starting rate between $90,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related area required
Minimum 2-4 years' retail construction management experience in high end/luxury retail
Role is based in our New York Headquarters
Travel required (approximately 50%)
Ability to work and be successful in a fast paced work environment
Strong communication skills, ability to interact well with contractors, consultants, as well as landlords and internal business partners
Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Procore, Project and Outlook
Strong sense of urgency, ownership
Knowledge of lease process and documentation
High level understanding of Construction and Mechanical systems
Nationwide market knowledge of construction trade and variables
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working in high volume capacity
Solid decision making skills based on changing conditions

Responsibilities

Conduct site evaluations/survey visits of new store locations as required
Review and incorporate Landlord requirements and lease agreements
Review architectural drawings prior to permit submission and bidding to ensure accurate and up to date design specifications
Prepare preliminary construction schedule based on project and lease requirements
Prepare preliminary construction budgets based on project and lease requirements
Coordinate project bid process, review, qualify and awarding of projects
Manage coordination with Purchasing team and proprietary vendors/contractors
Monitor construction progress via multiple site visits, during the course of project timeline
Produce weekly tracking and update reports for company visibility
Review and approve all construction invoices and change requests prior to payment
Monitor and communicate weekly budget summaries
Manage change order process in coordination with Director of Construction
Oversee and coordinate turnover process, including all punch list responsibility, to operations, ensuring all items complete
Facilitate close out of project paperwork, including receipt of any Tenant Allowance within target timelines
Manage post construction coordination with Facilities team.
Manage and continuously improve the value engineering process