Construction Project Manager

POP MART; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

PTO

Paid sick leave

Family leave

Job summary

POP MART is expanding its U.S. retail footprint and seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee multiple store projects from pre-construction to handover.

You will manage budgets, schedules, permitting, and contractor performance while collaborating with Real Estate, Design, Store Operations, and landlords. The role requires strong retail construction experience, the ability to manage several projects in a fast-paced growth environment, and an on-site work policy with five days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–7 years of commercial construction project management experience, with retail preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, bidding, change orders, RFIs, permitting, and closeout.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, GC contractors, landlords, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with experience managing project budgets.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 35–40% throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail construction projects from pre-construction through turnover and store openings.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, schedules, and milestones while upholding quality and safety.
• Coordinate with Real Estate, Design, Store Operations, architects, engineers, landlords, and vendors.
• Review GC bids and manage contractor performance against scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other construction docs.
• Work with Architect of Record to ensure design elements are included pre-bid and during construction.
• Identify risks, delays, cost impacts, and changes; develop mitigations.
• Lead progress meetings and maintain schedules, action items, and decisions.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Oversee punch lists, closeouts, and handover to Store Operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial & analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction/Project Management tools

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time / Onsite 5x a Week

Travel: Approximately 35–40%

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a leading global pop culture and entertainment company. With IP at its core, POP MART works with artists and designers worldwide to develop and operate IPs, creating products, services and entertainment experiences for consumers.

Its portfolio includes beloved IP characters such as THE MONSTERS, TWINKLE TWINKLE, CRYBABY, DIMOO, SKULLPANDA, Hirono and MOLLY. As of the first half of 2026, POP MART had more than 100 million registered members worldwide, operated 676 physical stores and over 2,800 ROBO SHOP vending machines, and reached nearly 100 countries and regions through cross-border e-commerce platforms, bringing joy to consumers around the world

Opportunity Overview

POP MART is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support the continued expansion of our retail footprint across the United States.

This role will manage multiple retail construction projects from pre-construction through store opening and handover, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, permitting, contractor management, construction execution, and project closeout. You will partner closely with internal Real Estate, Design, Store Operations, architects, general contractors, landlords, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to POP MART's quality and brand standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong retail or commercial construction experience, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.

We follow an office policy with an expectation of five days per week working onsite. Being together in person helps us collaborate, stay connected, and build a strong team culture.

What You Will Achieve

• Manage multiple retail construction projects from pre-construction and bidding through construction, punch list, turnover, and store opening.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, schedules, and key milestones while maintaining quality, safety, and brand standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, architects, engineers, landlords, general contractors, vendors, and other project partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review General Contractor bids, support contractor selection, and manage contractor performance against approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, proposal requests, supplemental instructions, and other construction documentation.
• Partner with the Architect of Record (AOR) to ensure construction documents incorporate required design elements, internal and vendor markups, shop drawings, and technical requirements prior to bidding and construction.
• Proactively identify project risks, schedule delays, cost impacts, and scope changes, developing mitigation and contingency plans as needed.
• Lead recurring construction progress meetings and maintain clear documentation of project schedules, action items, change order logs, material approvals, and key decisions.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, and safety, and adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Coordinate punch lists, inspections, project closeout, and handover to Store Operations to support successful and timely store openings.
• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Design, Store Operations, Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders to support POP MART's U.S. retail expansion.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, project controls, vendor performance, and overall speed to market.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5–7 years of commercial construction project management experience, with retail construction strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction budgeting, scheduling, bidding, change orders, RFIs, submittals, permitting, and project closeout.
• Experience working directly with architects, engineers, general contractors, landlords, vendors, and cross-functional business partners.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with experience managing project budgets and identifying cost risks.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and aggressive project timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction/project management tools.
• Ability to travel approximately 35–40% throughout the United States by land and air.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: 401(k), health insurance, PTO, paid sick leave, and family leave.
• Growth opportunities: On-the-job training, leadership development, and stretch assignments.
• Career development: Opportunities to take on larger responsibilities as POP MART's North America business continues to scale.

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may apply.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000–$145,000 annually. This range is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and may vary based on geographic location. Individual compensation will be determined based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position may also be eligible to participate in the Company's incentive compensation program.

POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

For applicants located in Los Angeles or San Francisco: In accordance with applicable local Fair Chance laws, POP MART conducts criminal background checks only after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable Fair Chance requirements.

POP MART is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions at POP MART are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting [e-mail].

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The qualifications, skills, abilities, and physical demands described in this job posting are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.