Construction Manager, Retail

Meta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Retail Design & Build team in Atlanta. You will drive end-to-end construction of new retail stores from design through opening, coordinating cross-functional partners and vendors to deliver high-quality spaces that align with Meta's brand and sales goals.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, risk management, and pre-construction planning, with ~50% travel to Meta Retail sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end construction of retail stores.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Retail Store.
• Manage the budget associated with the project.
• Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed.
• Coordinate needs with Procurement/Sourcing groups to support project.
• Support pre-construction efforts and development of budgets.
• Promote prefabrication strategies where applicable.
• Ensure on-site inspection and expeditious turnover to Facilities Operations.
• Travel to Meta Retail sites (approx. 50%).
• Respond to emergencies on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Retail construction

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Scheduling risk management

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Retail Design & Build team. Our first-party Retail stores are rapidly scaling and building stores to a high standard is synonymous with enhancing the brand, delivering high-quality retail experiences and driving sales. You will be responsible for driving the end-to-end construction of new retail stores, from initial design to new store openings.You will use your problem-solving, technical acumen, and business insight to streamline new retail store construction. You will communicate transparently across all levels, motivate multidisciplinary teams, and champion best practices to deliver impactful outcomes that advance Meta's retail strategy.

Required Skills:

Construction Manager, Retail Responsibilities:

1. Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Retail Store

2. Manage the budget associated with the project

3. Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing

4. Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates

5. Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary

6. Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project

7. Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed

8. Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership

9. Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early

10. Partner with the General Contractor and other Vendors to build collaborative relationships

11. Partner with Internal Cross Functional Partners to build collaborative relationships

12. Coordinate needs and asks with the Procurement/Sourcing group(s) to support the needs of the Project

13. Support the pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects

14. Promote prefabrication strategies

15. Support the development of Capital Project Budgets and Construction Rough Order of Magnitude estimates

16. Support the on-site inspection process to ensure a zero punch-list and an expeditious turnover to Facilities Operations

17. 50% travel to Meta Retail sites

18. Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: