What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager- Store Planning- Journeys position at Journeys?
The Ideal Candidate
This position manages the day-to-day coordination and communication of multiple new store construction, relocations, and expansions for the Journeys Group and Johnston & Murphy retail stores to insure timely completion and within budget.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Assist legal team in lease issues as they pertain to construction.
- Review landlord and city comments of architectural plans.
- Assist the architect to work through landlord and city issues during plan approval.
- Assist the sign company in working through landlord and city issues during plan approval.
- Qualify GC bids and award each project to a general contractor.
- Attend weekly meetings to apprise departments of project status.
- During construction, assist the GC to work through landlord, design, code/inspector issues.
- Communicate with the GC during construction to insure a timely completion.
- Resolve issues openly and quickly.
- Review and approve/disapprove change orders.
- Visit project sites to insure work is being done according to company standards.
- Insure that punch list items are resolved.
- Resolve warranty issues on news stores after store opening.
- Review invoices for accuracy before payment is made.
- Focus on cost reductions and savings.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude with associates, vendors and landlords.
Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have
- 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of architectural and engineering plans
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Act as a link between operations, vendors, contractors and architects
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to resolve conflicting situations
- Effective problem solving skills
- Willingness to travel overnight as required
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