Construction Project Manager, Store Development

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. is seeking a Construction Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver new store openings, remodels, relocations, and capital improvement projects across assigned regions.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts, review drawings with architects and engineers, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and brand standards while turning around stores on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, building construction, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience in retail, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience managing TI projects and fast-track construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver store openings, remodels, relocations, and capital improvements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Review drawings, coordinate with architects/engineers, ensure design compliance with standards.
• Lead contractor bidding, negotiation, contracts, and payments; monitor progress and safety.
• Ensure timely turnover, punch list completion, and project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Job description

Company Overview

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering new store openings, remodels, relocations, and capital improvement projects. This role manages all phases of retail construction projects from site assessment and design coordination through permitting, construction, turnover, and store opening. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal departments, landlords, architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail construction projects simultaneously across assigned regions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate project activities from lease execution through store opening.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review architectural, structural, MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) drawings and specifications, lease language related to design and construction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure design compliance with company standards.
• Evaluate HVAC, electrical power, lighting, plumbing, and fire protection systems for constructability and operational requirements.
• Resolve design conflicts and construction issues among disciplines.
• Coordinate utility services and jurisdictional inspections.
• Lead contractor bidding, negotiation, bid award, contract, PO, payment processes.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and budget performance.
• Conduct regular site visits and project meetings.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor payment applications.
• Ensure timely project closeout, punch list completion, and turnover that meets company quality standard.
• Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Track expenditures and approve project-related invoices.
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Conduct store turnover walk‑throughs with local store management.
• Train store team on site‑specific equipment and systems.
• Compile warranty and operating manuals from general contractor at conclusion of the store build.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or a related field.
• 5+ y ears of construction project management experience in retail, commercial, hospitality, or mixed‑use developments.
• Experience managing tenant improvement (TI) projects and fast‑track construction schedules.
• Experience with multi‑site retail rollout programs preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems. Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting systems, plumbing infrastructure, and fire protection systems. Familiarity with IBC, NFPA, ADA, and local building codes. Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documents. Project planning and execution Budget and schedule management MEPF coordination Contractor and vendor management Negotiation and problem‑solving

US Travel

US Travel may be required: 25% - 50%.

Salary

Salary: $153,000 - $167,000* annually * The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position. The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital 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.

UNIQLO Brand

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large‑scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing’s brands is now over 3,600. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.

Company Culture

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. Unlocking The Power Of Clothing We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place. Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last. It's clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure. It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment. Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld. And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our Stakeholders, working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive. This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society. Fast Retailing embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe these concepts nurture our culture, helping to change our business, the people working within it, and all of society for the better. We respect and appreciate each individual’s points of difference and personality and strive to create a diverse team where every person has equal opportunity to use their greatest abilities to fulfill their potential.