Project Management Lead, NA Construction

Ralph Lauren Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Incentive compensation

Learning opportunities

Above-market time off

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a Construction Project Management Lead to oversee the North American store construction team from concept to turnover, coordinating with Real Estate, Legal, Architecture, and Design to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience in luxury retail construction, strong leadership, and superior stakeholder management to drive standardized processes and reporting across multiple sites in North America.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Significant experience in luxury retail construction or high-end commercial projects delivering complex multi-site projects.
• Proven ability to manage both teams and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and MS Office; Smartsheet experience preferred.
• PMP, Prince2, LEED, or similar professional certification desirable.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of local building regulations, permitting processes, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with lean construction principles a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the NA store project management team, setting clear goals and performance expectations.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple store construction and renovation projects.
• Establish, implement, and maintain standardized project management processes, tools, and best practices across the team.
• Drive process efficiency and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing regular, structured updates on project status, budget, risks, and milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Legal, Business, Architecture and Design teams to align objectives and resolve challenges.
• Develop, track, and manage budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets while maintaining quality.
• Create and manage detailed project schedules, proactively identifying risks and adjusting timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Select, negotiate, and manage external contractors, consultants, and suppliers to deliver high-quality results.
• Monitor performance to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and adherence to RL brand standards.
• Enforce rigorous quality control and safety standards on all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, permits, and approval processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely project reporting to key stakeholders, including executive summaries, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Oversee project close-out, punch lists, and documentation to ensure smooth handovers.
• Conduct regular site visits across NA to ensure project alignment and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Lean construction

MS Office

Smartsheet

PMP/Prince2/LEED

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Related field

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $119000 - $175000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits:Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Construction Project Management Lead will lead the North American construction team in the delivery of new store builds, renovations, and refits across North America. This role oversees the full project lifecycle—from initial concept through turnover—ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams, consultants, and suppliers. The position will be accountable for driving processes, managing budgets and schedules, and delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. The role also includes leading, mentoring, and developing the project management team, while providing clear progress reporting to senior stakeholders.

Projects span multiple RL distribution channels including Wholesale, Flagship, Boutiques, Outlets, Hospitality and Shop-in-Shop stores.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach, and develop the NA store project management team, setting clear goals and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Project & Process Management

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple store construction and renovation projects.
• Establish, implement, and maintain standardized project management processes, tools, and best practices across the team.
• Drive process efficiency and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing regular, structured updates on project status, budget, risks, and milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Legal, Business, Architecture and Design teams to align objectives and resolve challenges.
• Develop, track, and manage budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets while maintaining quality.
• Create and manage detailed project schedules, proactively identifying risks and adjusting timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Select, negotiate, and manage external contractors, consultants, and suppliers to deliver high-quality results.
• Monitor performance to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and adherence to RL brand standards.

Quality & Compliance

• Enforce rigorous quality control and safety standards on all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, permits, and approval processes.
• Anticipate and mitigate project risks, resolving issues quickly to minimize impact on cost and schedule.
• Deliver accurate and timely project reporting to key stakeholders, including executive summaries, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Oversee project close-out, punch lists, and documentation to ensure smooth handovers.
• Conduct regular site visits across NA to ensure project alignment and execution.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Significant experience in luxury retail construction or high-end commercial projects, with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-site projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing both teams and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and MS Office; Smartsheet experience preferred.
• PMP, Prince2, LEED, or similar professional certification desirable.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of local building regulations, permitting processes, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with lean construction principles a plus.

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.