Construction Project Manager

Pop Mart; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

PTO leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

POP MART is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead retail expansion across the United States, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high design standards.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with architects, contractors, and internal teams, and drive site management with a hands-on, precise approach. This role emphasizes cross-border brand presence in the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in commercial construction or project management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining budget and schedule.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, bidding, RFIs, change orders, and submittals.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel 35–40% across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the capital budget for each project.
• Collaborate with design teams to produce progress reports and docs.
• Proactively manage scope changes and risks with contractors.
• Coordinate RFIs and contract documents through bid and build.
• Review contractor bids and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Ensure design elements are integrated into construction documents.
• Lead weekly progress meetings and document minutes.
• Perform site visits and punch list handovers.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder mgmt

Construction docs

Vendor coordination

Site visits

Risk management

Communication

Decision making

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of first half of 2025, POP MART operates over 550 physical stores and more than 2,500 Robo Shops across the world. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Position: Construction Project Manager

Location: LA

Salary: $120-145K

Opportunity Overview:

POP MART is seeking a skilled and driven Construction Project Manager to lead the execution of our retail expansion across the United States. As a global pioneer in designer toy culture, we’re building immersive retail spaces that reflect our brand’s creativity, innovation, and joyful spirit. This role is central to ensuring our stores are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and design.

You’ll oversee multiple retail construction projects from concept to completion, collaborating with internal teams, architects, contractors, and vendors. Your expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and site management will be key to bringing POP MART’s vision to life in new markets. With a hands‑on approach and a passion for precision, you’ll help shape the physical footprint of a brand that’s capturing hearts worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast‑growing company at the intersection of art, retail, and global culture—where your work will directly impact the customer experience and brand presence across the U.S.

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. At POP MART, we foster a high‑trust environment and trust our employees to make decisions that support both the team and the business.

What You Will Achieve:

• Develop, monitor, and manage the approved capital budget for each project, ensuring best practices by considering quality, health, and safety implications.

• Collaborate closely with the wider Project Team, including the project and design teams, to deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations as appropriate, continually reviewing and developing improvements.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, create contingency plans as necessary, and partner with project team members and contractors, assuming accountability for their assigned work.

• Manage the submittal of Requests for Information (RFIs) at the bid stage and during construction to ensure timely responses with the necessary information to advance the project. Review and process change proposals, proposal requests, supplemental instructions, and other contract documents.

• Review General Contractor bids to determine the awarded contractor and overall schedule, and work with the general contractor to ensure the project is delivered smoothly, on time, and within budget.

• Ensure the Architect of Record (AOR) has all required design elements, including internal markups, vendor markups, and shop drawings, incorporated into the set prior to bidding. Coordinate with the tenant’s design, operational, and technical providers to ensure accuracy in the development of the tenant’s construction documents and build‑out.

• Lead weekly construction progress meetings, including preparing meeting minutes, schedule updates, and change order logs. Document all material submittals, shop drawings, and finish selections for approval.

• Perform site visits throughout the projects and attend punch list and handover meetings. Perform additional duties and projects as required.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience: 5–7+ years of experience in commercial construction, construction project management, or a related field.

• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous construction projects across various phases while maintaining budget, schedule, quality, and design standards.

• Construction Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction documentation, bidding, RFIs, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, scheduling, punch lists, and project closeout.

• Budget Management: Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, contractor bids, change orders, and overall project costs.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to effectively partner with architects, general contractors, landlords, vendors, designers, internal teams, and other project stakeholders.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to effectively manage project documentation and reporting.

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

• Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

• Enthusiasm for POP MART’s mission and a strong desire to contribute to the company’s continued growth.

• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel approximately 35–40% by land and air throughout the United States.

What We Offer

• Market‑competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, etc.

• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on‑the‑job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up‑to‑date skill sets and knowledge

• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short‑term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all‑inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: POP MART is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Reasonable Accommodation

POP MART Americas is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The requirements laid out in this job description are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions by contacting [e-mail].

POP MART Americas welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR Department at [e-mail].

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may vary for different regions of the U.S. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position may be eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

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

**All sensitive personal data associated with this application will be used strictly for selection purposes and will be treated confidentially.

Equal Employment Opportunity

POP MART is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. POP MART provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

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

*As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, imarital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.