Project Manager Store Development

PUMA SE; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking a Project Manager Store Development in Somerville to lead store development for North America. You will manage multiple projects—new stores, renovations, and relocations—ensuring on-time, on-budget openings.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, oversee budgets and bids, and drive vendor deliverables for a seamless rollout. The role requires 5+ years in retail construction project management, a construction management degree, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience within a retail construction environment preferred.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% of the time.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, cost reporting, payment application process and budgeting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Procore and Bluebeam Revu.

Responsibilities

• Personally manage 5-10 projects (new stores, renovations, and relocations) annually.
• Coordinate project scope and details with internal partners for design, approvals, schedule, budget, coordination, and implementation.
• Coordinate the scope development, bidding, PO’s, vendor deliverables, invoicing, and closeout for all PUMA NA vendors.
• Manage the construction build out process, including supervising the general contractor and all direct PUMA North America vendors.
• Ensure projects are on time, on budget and as per design; meet with inspectors, landlords, internal teams, and outside vendors.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication skills

Multi-project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Retail Stores, Somerville, United States of America

Project Manager Store Development

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

Project Manager position will be responsible for all aspects of store development within PUMA North America.

YOUR MISSION (Responsibilities)

• Personally manage 5-10 projects (new stores, renovations, and relocations) annually.
• Work with internal partners for design, project approvals, schedule, budget, coordination, and implementation.
• Coordinate project scope and details with external partners including architects, general contractors, and suppliers.
• Participate in project budget estimating utilizing historical data, current industry knowledge and construction market trends.
• Review Construction Documents upon issuance and communicate any changes to the appropriate team members for revision.
• Manage bid process of general contractors, including assembly of bid documents, management of the bid period, analysis of bids, approval process, bid award, and issuance of contracts.
• Coordinate the scope development, bidding, PO’s, vendor deliverables, invoicing, and closeout for all PUMA NA vendors.
• Manage the construction build out process, including supervising the general contractor and all direct PUMA North America vendors.
• Ensure projects are on time, on budget and as per design. Meet with City inspectors, landlord management, internal teams, and outside vendors to ensure a successful store opening.
• Manage the project turnover process to Operations, including development and management of the punch list, transference of warranty, maintenance manuals and communication of essential store maintenance procedures, etc.
• Coordinate the contracting and completion of all repair and maintenance work in the retail stores assigned through the vendor Facilities platform.
• Drive and implement the use of facilities platform with all store managers and vendors.
• Address urgent facilities issues immediately and escal ...
• Support and manage special projects related to Facilities, Construction and Brand initiatives .
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of budget, vendor orders, contracts, schedules, and close out documents.
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in construction management preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience within a retail construction environment preferred.
• Travel to job sites, as necessary, 30% to 50% of the time.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be thoughtfully considered.
• Working knowledge of construction administration including scheduling, cost reporting, payment application process and budgeting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Procore and Bluebeam Revu
• Must be versatile and able to manage multiple projects in various stages at any one time in the life cycle of a project.
• Highly organized and possess the ability to effectively manage priorities and time management.
• Ability to execute assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to direct and motivate outside design professionals and other consultants.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. with internal peers and external vendors
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000-$111,315 + 10% + Benefits

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

The large running presence in Boston drives our passion to be to the Fastest Sports Brand in the World.