Retail Construction Manager — Store Openings & Budgets

Meta; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead end-to-end construction of new Retail stores, from initial design to store openings. You will manage budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor relations to deliver high-quality retail experiences aligned with Meta’s brand.

This role requires coordinating with General Contractors and internal teams, traveling to Meta Retail sites (about 50%), and driving proactive planning to ensure timely turnover to Facilities Operations with minimal

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Retail Store
• Manage the budget associated with the project
• Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
• Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
• Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
• Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
• Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
• Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
• Partner with the General Contractor and other Vendors to build collaborative relationships
• Partner with Internal Cross Functional Partners to build collaborative relationships
• Coordinate needs and asks with the Procurement/Sourcing group(s) to support the needs of the Project
• Support the pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects
• Promote prefabrication strategies
• Support the development of Capital Project Budgets and Construction Rough Order of Magnitude estimates
• Support the on-site inspection process to ensure a zero punch-list and an expeditious turnover to Facilities Operations
• 50% travel to Meta Retail sites
• Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead end-to-end construction of new Retail stores, from initial design to store openings. You will manage budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor relations to deliver high-quality retail experiences aligned with Meta’s brand.

This role requires coordinating with General Contractors and internal teams, traveling to Meta Retail sites (about 50%), and driving proactive planning to ensure timely turnover to Facilities Operations with minimal