Construction Project Manager

I3 INFOTEK INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

I3 INFOTEK INC in Cincinnati seeks a Manager Store Maintenance - Projects to drive capital and operational projects from development to closeout, coordinating with outside vendors to deliver on time and within budget.

You will manage master schedules, budgets, and resources, review construction plans, draft RFPs, and ensure brand standards across multiple store brands, while communicating risks and progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or related field required.
• 5+ years in Retail Construction / Project Management with responsibility for directly managing multiple outside resources within a multi-brand business.
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively.
• Excellent problem solver.
• Diligent and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent scheduling and workload management skills.
• Excellent people manager with ability to drive high quality results in all aspects of Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Master Schedule, Construction Schedules, Budget Oversight and Resource Management.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external partners and build relationships.
• Review plans and construction documents with Design to ensure Brand standards and budget alignment.
• Draft accurate RFP documentation for project bidding and respond to clarifications.
• Qualify bid submittals, provide analysis, and present vendor award recommendations.
• Draft and present proposals to leadership.
• Lead flawless execution of programs with external vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate preconstruction conference calls, phasing schedules, and alignment of partners.
• Oversee project budgets, expenditures, and change orders.
• Regularly review project photos and documentation to ensure schedule adherence.
• Timely communication of issues to leadership and Brand contact.
• Work across multiple brands and apply best-in-class processes.
• Understand brand strategies and their impact on store experience.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or related field

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Manager Store Maintenance - Projects position drives capital and operational projects through the development, bidding, execution, and closeout processes for all assigned projects and programs. Working with outside vendors and contractors to execute delivering on time and within budget. Accountable for the accurate, reliable collection and documentation of all project information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accurately Master Schedule, Construction Schedules, Budget Oversight and Resource Management.
• Is self-confident, decisive, collaborative and builds relationships, as well as displays excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external business partners.
• Partner with Store Construction and Design to review plans and construction documents to provide feedback, guidance, direction and ensure compliance to Brand standards and budget.
• Partner with procurement to draft accurate Request For Proposal documentation for project bidding and provide responses to all requests for clarification during the bidding process.
• Partner with procurement to qualify bid submittals, provide comparative bid submittal analysis, and present recommendations for vendor award.
• Draft and present proposals to the Director of Store Maintenance and executive leadership.
• Lead flawless execution of assigned programs, including driving for results from all external vendors and cross functional partners.
• Responsible for the coordination of preconstruction conference calls, drafting of phasing schedules, and alignment of all internal and external business parnters
• Oversees the management of the project budgets, actual expenditures, and change orders
• Regular review of all project photos and documentation to ensure the construction schedule is being met.
• Timely communication of issues to leadership and Brand point of contact, as required to support the project
• Ability to work across multiple brands, understanding their unique traits, and how to apply best in class processes across all.
• Understanding of brand strategies and how they impact the store experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Retail Construction / Project Management with responsibility for directly managing multiple outside resources within a multi-brand business
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively
• Excellent problem solver
• Diligent and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and workload management skills
• Excellent people manager with ability to drive high quality results in all aspects of Project Management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct exposure and interaction with cross-functional teams and Corporate senior leadership