Project Manager

Kelly Services; Mason (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2days

Exposure to luxury eyewear brands

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Project Manager – Store Refurbishments in Mason, OH to oversee capital and operational store refurbishment projects for a multi-brand luxury eyewear retailer.

The role features a 6-month contract with potential extension and a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote). You will manage schedules, budgets, and vendor collaborations while presenting updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in retail construction or project management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and construction documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project) and PM software such as Smartsheet, Procore, Autodesk Forma.

Responsibilities

• Drive capital and operational store refurbishment projects from development to closeout.
• Manage master project schedules, construction phasing, budget oversight, change orders, and resources.
• Collaborate with general contractors and vendors to meet schedule, scope, and budget.
• Partner with Store Construction and Design teams to review plans and ensure luxury-brand standards.
• Draft RFPs, address contractor questions, evaluate bids, and advise on vendor awards.
• Prepare and present project proposals and status updates to leadership.
• Lead preconstruction alignment calls and synchronize internal/external teams.
• Review job-site photos and docs to verify schedule adherence and resolve issues.

Skills

Retail construction

Project management

Blueprint reading

Schedule management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Bachelor of Science in Project Management

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Autodesk Forma

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Project Manager – Store Refurbishments to work at a leading multi-brand luxury eyewear retailer in Mason, OH. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour

Why you should apply to be a Project Manager – Store Refurbishments:

• Competitive compensation: Earn $32.00 per hour on a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with flexible regular office hours (8-hour days starting between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM).
• Prestigious brand exposure: Work across iconic, multi-brand luxury eyewear portfolios, elevating high-end retail store environments.
• Executive visibility: Collaborate directly with cross-functional corporate partners, the Director of Store Maintenance, and senior leadership.
• Career advancement: Partner with Kelly to keep your professional momentum moving forward in commercial project management.

What's a typical day as a Project Manager – Store Refurbishments? You'll be:

• Driving capital and operational store refurbishment projects from initial development and bidding through execution and closeout.
• Managing master project schedules, construction phasing, budget oversight, change orders, and resource allocation.
• Collaborating with outside general contractors and vendors to ensure all projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
• Partnering closely with Store Construction and Design teams to review plans and architectural/construction documents, offering guidance and ensuring compliance with luxury brand standards.
• Partnering with procurement to draft RFP documentation, address contractor clarification requests, qualify bids, perform comparative analyses, and provide vendor award recommendations.
• Drafting and presenting project proposals and status updates to the Director of Store Maintenance and executive leadership.
• Leading preconstruction alignment calls, establishing clear timelines, and synchronizing internal and external partners.
• Reviewing job-site photos and documentation regularly to verify schedule adherence, address discrepancies, and proactively resolve project issues.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 5+ years of hands-on experience in retail construction or project management, with proven success directly managing multiple outside vendors within a multi-brand retail business.
• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Possess strong expertise reading and interpreting blueprints, architectural drawings, and construction documents.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project) and retail/construction project management software (such as Smartsheet, Procore, Autodesk Forma, etc.).
• Hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Have demonstrated experience presenting to and collaborating with corporate cross-functional teams and executive leaders.
• Bring exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, schedule management, and cross-functional communication skills.

What happens next

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