Construction Project Manager, Retail - Canada

Skechers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear and apparel company in Toronto seeks a Construction Project Manager. This role involves managing budgets and schedules for retail store projects, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction management experience in retail construction and strong communication skills. Salary range is $105,000-$123,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Construction Management experience in Retail Store TI and/or Commercial TI Construction required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction budgets, timelines, and schedules.
• Coordinate bidding process, qualify contractors, and review contracts.
• Review and value engineer construction drawings.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Manage retail store construction process and handover.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in MS Teams

Education

Construction Management Degree

Job description

The Construction Project Manager, Retail will support the VP of Retail Construction and Sr. VP of Real Estate and Construction by providing technical expertise and managing new store projects. This role will also coordinate with various stakeholders including landlords, designers, architects, contractors, vendors, and Skechers retail personnel to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Develop and manage construction budgets, timelines, and schedules
• Coordinate bidding process, qualify contractors, and review contracts
• Review and value engineer construction drawings
• Analyze bid proposals, contracts, invoices, and change orders
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule
• Manage retail store construction process and handover to retail operations team
• Conduct site visits and prepare punch lists for vendors and contractors

Technical Support:

• Provide construction guidance for retail store design
• Review and approve quotes for construction-related vendors and contractors
• Prepare and maintain project documentation
• Collect and organize final documents from contractors
• Support Tenant Improvement Allowance collection process
• Manage warranty follow-up for assigned stores and projects

Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support Store Facilities and Maintenance team as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee external contractors and vendors (no direct reports)

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of Construction Management experience in Retail Store TI and/or Commercial TI Construction required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and MS Teams
• Construction Management Degree (preferred but not required)

The pay range for this position is $105,000-$123,000.

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, Skechers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Skechers employs and treats any and all applicants and employees on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing an applicant from consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation
I understand that Skechers makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if requested, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable legislation. It is your responsibility to notify Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of your job.