Construction Project Manager

Why J.McLaughlin? J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components: classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel. The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play. With over 180 retail locations, each store is entirely unique, attentively designed to reflect the town's color, character, and architecture. This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement. Our “Culture of Kindness” creates an environment with respect, politeness, consideration, and empathy that creates a family like atmosphere and focuses on giving back to the community. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs. OverviewThe Construction Project Manager is motivated, proactive, organized, self-starter to manage construction projects, including new stores, relocations and renovations, from planning to completion. The Construction Project Manager will manage internal resources, teams, vendors, general contractors, sub-contractors, and associated trades as needed. The role will coordinate bids, manage budgets, and negotiate with vendors. The Construction Project Manager will manage internal and external schedules on a weekly basis and communicate the timeline to senior management. The ideal candidate will have retail design and construction experience and the enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must have the ability to recognize inefficiencies and implement improvements.About the roleEssential Functions:Oversee and manage construction projects, including new stores, relocations, and renovations from planning to completionCoordinate bids, manage budgets, and negotiate with vendors.Manage construction timelines from planning to completion and coordinate owner supplied items arrive on schedule.Manage internal resources, teams, vendors, general contractors, sub-contractors and associated trades as needed.Manage all aspects of communication and effective stakeholder management for construction projects.Additional Job Responsibilities:Communicate and update senior management on current and upcoming construction projectsMust be able to run multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environmentRequest and evaluate site surveys as requiredCommunicate with landlords as requiredReview and coordinate construction documents Build relationships and communicate with architects, engineers and general contractors as requiredReview leases as requiredOversee the construction project from lease negotiation through Certificate of Occupancy, punch list completion, and project closeout including TIA allowance submissionsEstablish and monitor construction schedules for projects and ensure deadlines are met Create, monitor, and report on budgets for respective projectsReview and qualify bids to ensure that projects come in under budgetReview and timely process invoices in associated with projectsAbility to coordinate and communicate effectively across all departments as requiredOrder construction materials for the projects and coordinate shipments and deliveries as requiredAssist the maintenance team in cross functional projects as requiredAbility to pack, manage, and ship supplies to stores as required.Skills & Requirements:Effective communication, collaboration and expectation management with internal and external stakeholdersAttention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.Ability to read and process construction documents (blueprints, sketches, contracts, change orders, etc.)Time management skills and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage fast-track projects.Effectively communicate with landlords/developers, architects, contractors, equipment and material vendors, inspection officials, etc.Ability to travel to project sites throughout a large geographic region of the U.S. (up to 30%)Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction related project management and scheduling software.Capable of functioning out of remote project site locationsIdeal candidates possess hands on experience and knowledge Bachelor’s degree in related field or similarFluent in Cantonese and English is a plus5-7 years’ experience in related field Equal OpportunityJ.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000