Construction Project Manager

Location: Pinch A Penny Administration - 6385 150th Ave N. Clearwater, FL 33760

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth
• Employee Discounts and much more!
  
  

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our in-house construction and development team, supporting the design and buildout renovation of existing retail spaces to support new franchise openings.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees all phases of retail store construction projects, from site design through store opening, primarily involving tenant improvements, interior renovations, and retrofits of existing retail spaces.
• Guides and coordinates with franchisees, contractors, and vendors throughout the design and construction process to ensure brand standards, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Develops store layouts and construction specifications in alignment with Pinch A Penny design and operational requirements.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets, including both hard and soft costs, ensuring cost control and timely completion.
• Prepares in-house drawings, layout schematics, and store design documentation to support franchisee buildouts and ensure alignment with brand standards and operational requirements.
• Reviews architectural and engineering drawings to confirm compliance with brand guidelines, local building codes, and safety regulations.
• Coordinates project schedules, identify critical path items, and proactively resolve issues affecting delivery.
• Prepares regular project status reports for management.
• Negotiates and manages consultant and contractor agreements, maintaining positive relationships with key partners.
• Conducts site visits to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to design intent.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with the Real Estate, Franchise Development, and Operations teams to support store openings and remodels.
• Assists in refining construction policies, prototype standards, and internal best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in commercial or retail construction, preferably with a franchisor, retail chain, or construction management firm.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction processes, and applicable codes and permitting procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, lease exhibits, and construction documents.
• Skilled in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate among diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% as needed.
  
  

Looking to work for the best in the industry?

Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny, A POOLCORP Company, has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company. This first store evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store offering everything needed to operate and enjoy a swimming pool or spa. With our rapid growth we have been able to hire over 300 employees from Marketing directors, sales associates to machine operators and maintenance mechanics. We are proud to serve our community and be an employer of choice. We believe in recognizing our employees for their hard work and encourage work-life balance.

Why join PINCH A PENNY?

Pinch A Penny, a POOLCORP Company is the premier destination for all your swimming pool and backyard needs. With over 280 stores and expanding, we are the nation's largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise. Our relentless dedication to excellence drives us to bring people together through the joy of pools, spas, and the backyard experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to grow, innovate, and set new standards in the swimming pool industry.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.