Senior Construction Program Lead, Luxury Retail

Ralph Lauren Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Incentive compensation

Learning opportunities

Above-market time off

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a Construction Project Management Lead to oversee the North American store construction team from concept to turnover, coordinating with Real Estate, Legal, Architecture, and Design to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience in luxury retail construction, strong leadership, and superior stakeholder management to drive standardized processes and reporting across multiple sites in North America.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Significant experience in luxury retail construction or high-end commercial projects delivering complex multi-site projects.
• Proven ability to manage both teams and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and MS Office; Smartsheet experience preferred.
• PMP, Prince2, LEED, or similar professional certification desirable.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of local building regulations, permitting processes, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with lean construction principles a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the NA store project management team, setting clear goals and performance expectations.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple store construction and renovation projects.
• Establish, implement, and maintain standardized project management processes, tools, and best practices across the team.
• Drive process efficiency and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing regular, structured updates on project status, budget, risks, and milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Legal, Business, Architecture and Design teams to align objectives and resolve challenges.
• Develop, track, and manage budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets while maintaining quality.
• Create and manage detailed project schedules, proactively identifying risks and adjusting timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Select, negotiate, and manage external contractors, consultants, and suppliers to deliver high-quality results.
• Monitor performance to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and adherence to RL brand standards.
• Enforce rigorous quality control and safety standards on all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, permits, and approval processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely project reporting to key stakeholders, including executive summaries, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Oversee project close-out, punch lists, and documentation to ensure smooth handovers.
• Conduct regular site visits across NA to ensure project alignment and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Lean construction

MS Office

Smartsheet

PMP/Prince2/LEED

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Related field

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a Construction Project Management Lead to oversee the North American store construction team from concept to turnover, coordinating with Real Estate, Legal, Architecture, and Design to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience in luxury retail construction, strong leadership, and superior stakeholder management to drive standardized processes and reporting across multiple sites in North America.