Retail Construction Project Manager – 14-Month Contract

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About the role

  • Retail Construction Project Manager delivering Lush Handmade Cosmetics store openings, refits, closures, and maintenance. Managing CapEx, schedules, construction partners, and retail design execution across North America.

Responsibilities

  • Support the North American SSP and Construction team
  • Lead project management and organization of retail shop fit-outs, including new construction, refits, refreshes, closures, and maintenance
  • Manage CapEx, prepare estimates, verify project actuals, and update CapEx forecasts
  • Plan and execute project schedules in collaboration with Retailers, SSP, Real Estate leasing, and Finance
  • Stay informed about global retail construction best practices and align working practices
  • Maintain and develop project status and CapEx reports
  • Help the retail team interpret construction information affecting the business
  • Provide hands-on assistance and installation during shop openings, refits, refreshes, and closures
  • Assess business needs and provide forward-looking insight
  • Streamline reporting processes for internal and external users
  • Provide project-specific assistance to Retailers, retail store teams, Shop and Space Planning, Property/Leasing, and Finance
  • Maintain knowledge of products, design methods, and merchandising to support sales and customer service
  • Partner with SSP designers to deliver retail projects
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements

  • 5+ years of related experience in retail construction and project management, including effective management of budgets focused in the US
  • Demonstrated experience in a project lead role
  • Strong budget analysis and management skills
  • Experience in phased construction projects in newly opened and existing retail stores
  • Practical hands-on experience managing the design and construction process
  • Knowledge of carpentry and millwork is an asset
  • Ability to develop relationships and leverage business partners
  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
  • Understanding of retail design and in-house skill sets
  • Ability to assist with and install company furniture and understand retail-space components
  • Ability to interpret M.E.P., architectural, and structural plans
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Flexibility to work extra hours as needed
  • Ability to work independently in a collaborative and creative environment
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience working closely with designers
  • Ability to adapt to change and take a holistic approach to the business
  • Strong self-management and ownership of responsibilities
  • Passion for company ethics and sustainability
  • Must be based in the United States
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally; must hold a valid passport
  • Preferred: knowledge or expertise with Concur, CAD, and Google Suite
  • Preferred: PMP and LEED certifications

Benefits

  • Additional bonus program eligibility
  • Total rewards eligibility
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Frequent travel around North America and potentially globally based on business needs

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$81,000 - $90,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

RemoteUnited States

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