Field Project Manager

Books A Million; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

401(k) plan

Job summary

Books-A-Million is seeking an experienced Onsite Construction Manager to plan, execute, and complete retail store openings, closures, and renovations under the Store Development Manager's direction. You will oversee all on-site phases and coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and engineers to keep projects on track.

You'll lead scheduling, budgets, safety, and vendor relationships, manage temporary labor, and serve as the primary point of contact for on-site construction activity,

Qualifications

• Read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes onsite construction for store openings, closures, and renovations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, architects, and engineers.
• Monitor budgets and timelines; adjust schedules as needed.
• Resolve onsite issues without delaying projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and landlords.
• Direct and manage temporary labor onsite.
• Serve as primary on-site contact for construction activity.
• Prepare reports on budget, progress, delays, or incidents.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget completion with high quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

• Plans, executions, and completes onsite construction for new store openings, store closures, and renovations, working under the direction of the Store Development Manager.
• Oversee all phases of the construction project onsite, including coordination of subcontractors, architects, and engineers.
• Facilitates coordination of schedules, tasks, change orders, meetings, and the arrival of equipment and materials.
• Monitors project budgets and timelines, adjusting schedules as needed to keep projects on track.
• Troubleshoots and resolves onsite issues, such as damaged, missing, or incorrect fixtures and materials, without delaying the project.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and building landlords.
• Directs and manages temporary labor onsite, including performance management and dismissal of underperforming workers when necessary.
• *Physically assembles fixtures per plan
• Serves as the primary onsite point of contact for the store's construction activity.
• Communicates problems and proposed solutions to leadership promptly.
• Prepares and submits reports related to budget, project progress, delays, or incidents.
• Manages schedule for on-time, on-budget completion at the highest level of quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• At least 3–4 years of related experience managing multiple commercial retail construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Ability to develop and manage a project budget.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; comfortable managing external contractors and vendors.
• Ability to lead, direct, and support other team members, including temporary labor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in retail store construction leadership or operations — candidates who understand company culture are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and sound judgment working with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Strong situational awareness and safety mindset for extended road travel.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift fixtures and materials weighing up to approximately 50 lbs, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools (e.g., impact drivers, saws).
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, or crouch for extended periods while performing job duties.
• Ability to use hands/arms to operate tools, ability to operate a forklift, and for repetitive-motion tasks.

The Perks

At Books-A-Million, we believe in taking care of our employees. As part of the team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay and performance-based incentives.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Employee Discounts: Get discounts on books and other products across our stores.
• Retirement Savings: Build your future with our 401(k) plan and company contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Books-A-Million is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.

We celebrate and embrace differences, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued and empowered.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their background or personal characteristics.

We are dedicated to creating a culture of respect, equity, and opportunity for all employees, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.