Senior Construction Project Management Specialist

Construction Project Management Specialist

Job Description

Construction Project Management Specialist will plan, develop, and execute the construction of Retail Store builds, refurbishments, relocations, and temporary spaces. This role will ensure that every project is delivered on time, within budget, and scope, maintaining end-to-end project ownership from design to warranty.

Responsibilities

• Manage all construction projects including new store concepts, conversions, relocations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Review and ensure thorough evaluation of tenant criteria and construction portions of leases, communicating with internal and external business partners.
• Apply a project management approach to all construction projects, establishing clear timeline objectives, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities.
• Prepare construction estimates based on design development drawings.
• Consult with Retail Operations and stakeholders to determine functional and spatial requirements, preparing design specifications and implementing local requirements.
• Oversee all preconstruction activities, ensuring all permits, utilities, and necessary items are procured and available.
• Manage the bid phase, reviewing and negotiating proposals, preparing bid analysis, and ensuring materials and resources align with budgetary guidelines.
• Track and maintain project costs-to-date, approving invoices and updating the project accounting system.
• Oversee the construction phase, managing costs, schedules, quality, and project completion.
• Manage turnover activities to retail operations with on-site presence and support from contractors.
• Identify and address issues promptly, devising contingency plans to keep the project on track.
• Engage with HQ to ensure design integrity and drive efficiencies for cost savings.
• Manage vendor performance, sourcing new vendors when necessary.
• Maintain the construction database with legal documents and project closeout documents.
• Research and input key materials and information into the Retail Development Tracker.
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Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience managing luxury construction projects, preferably in retail stores.
• Strong project management skills with methodical follow-through to meet deadlines.
• Fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Experience using AutoCAD or relevant tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% based on team and business needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hybrid work environment with 2 days per week onsite

Work Environment

This is a hybrid-based opportunity, working 2 days per week onsite The role involves planning, developing, and executing construction projects in a collaborative and dynamic environment

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $35 - $44