Project Manager, Construction

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager for Store Development to lead and manage the entire construction process for new stores and remodels. This role requires overseeing budgets, schedules, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture along with 2-4 years of relevant experience in high-end retail construction. The position demands excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years' retail construction management experience in high-end/luxury retail.
• Travel required (approximately 50%).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site evaluations/survey visits of new store locations.
• Manage coordination with Purchasing team and proprietary vendors/contractors.
• Oversee and coordinate turnover process to operations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of lease process

Solid decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related area

Tools

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

Procore

Project

Outlook

Job description

Construction Manager – Store Development

The Construction Manager is responsible for the management and execution of the complete Store Development Construction process, successfully completing new store and remodel project load. This role balances budgetary and scheduling demands to ensure stores open on time and within budget.

An employee in this position can expect a starting rate between $90,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

What You Do

• Conduct site evaluations/survey visits of new store locations as required
• Review and incorporate Landlord requirements and lease agreements
• Review architectural drawings prior to permit submission and bidding to ensure accurate and up to date design specifications
• Prepare preliminary construction schedule based on project and lease requirements
• Prepare preliminary construction budgets based on project and lease requirements
• Coordinate project bid process, review, qualify and award projects
• Manage coordination with Purchasing team and proprietary vendors/contractors
• Monitor construction progress via multiple site visits during the course of project timeline
• Produce weekly tracking and update reports for company visibility
• Review and approve all construction invoices and change requests prior to payment
• Monitor and communicate weekly budget summaries
• Manage change order process in coordination with Director of Construction
• Oversee and coordinate turnover process, including all punch list responsibility, to operations, ensuring all items complete
• Facilitate close out of project paperwork, including receipt of any Tenant Allowance within target timelines
• Manage post construction coordination with Facilities team
• Manage and continuously improve the value engineering process

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related area required
• Minimum 2‑4 years’ retail construction management experience in high‑end/luxury retail
• Travel required (approximately 50%)
• Ability to work and be successful in a fast‑paced work environment
• Strong communication skills, ability to interact well with contractors, consultants, landlords and internal business partners
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Procore, Project and Outlook
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Knowledge of lease process and documentation
• High level understanding of Construction and Mechanical systems
• Nationwide market knowledge of construction trade and variables
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working in a high‑volume capacity
• Solid decision‑making skills based on changing conditions