Retail Construction Leader — Renovations & Projects

Default Brand; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Retail Construction to lead renovation, remodel, and update projects from planning through completion. You will partner with contractors, vendors, landlords, and internal teams to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and Ashley’s standards.

The role requires strong construction coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and field problem-solving to minimize disruption to operations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience, preferably involving retail renovations, remodels, facilities, or multi-site projects.
• Project Management, Construction Management, or related professional certification is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary construction point of contact for assigned renovation and update projects.
• Review project plans, schedules, sequencing, site logistics, and execution requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, plan revisions, and change orders for accuracy and constructability.
• Identify potential project risks, constraints, and opportunities and recommend solutions to minimize delays and costs.
• Ensure projects meet codes, permits, lease requirements, landlord criteria, and company standards.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, milestones, and critical dates.
• Track progress, costs, forecasts, and project readiness with timely status updates.
• Manage change orders, claims, and scope adjustments, escalating items for approval.
• Maintain accurate project reporting using project management, scheduling, and cost-control tools.
• Coordinate with internal teams, general contractors, vendors, landlords, and field resources to move projects forward.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities Management, Design and Real Estate leadership to coordinate resources and access.
• Assist with contractor and vendor selection, performance management, issue resolution, and accountability.
• Represent Ashley Furniture in project meetings and communications with stakeholders, contractors, vendors, landlords, and municipal contacts.

Skills

Project coordination

Vendor management

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-site management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

PM/CM certification preferred

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Ashley Furniture is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Retail Construction to lead renovation, remodel, and update projects from planning through completion. You will partner with contractors, vendors, landlords, and internal teams to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and Ashley’s standards.

The role requires strong construction coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and field problem-solving to minimize disruption to operations across multiple sites.