Senior Construction Project Leader - Multi-Site Retail

Five Below; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Below is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead and mentor a team overseeing 30-40 active projects per quarter and support 125-150 projects annually across the portfolio, ensuring brand standards and timely delivery.

The role requires comprehensive knowledge of construction processes, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with Real Estate, Landlords, IT, and Operations to drive successful openings and remodels.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or equivalent work history.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in urban, multilevel retail tenant construction.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience supervising salaried direct reports.
• Able to read, comprehend, red-line, and troubleshoot construction drawings.
• Willing to travel 75–80% of the time.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of construction procedures, durations, and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervision, mentoring, and training of Construction Project Managers.
• Develop, review, and approve final scope of work letters for Five Below projects.
• Develop, review, and approve final budgets for REC and lease budgets.
• Manage the entire construction process from site assessment to warranty.
• Provide updates and reports to internal and external business partners for stores, remodels, expansions, relocations.
• Manage issues related to Lease, work letter, Design, or Construction with solutions and reporting.
• Coordinate with Real Estate, Landlord Representatives, IT, Purchasing, vendors, and contractors.
• Survey prospective sites, review conditions, and negotiate with landlords.
• Review construction documents for lease conformity and store design guidance.
• Track project progress via site visits, reports, and calls.
• Use Sitefolio for project updates and reporting.
• Conduct the Five Below construction RFP process and negotiate final contracts.
• Determine schedules, manage vendors, and finalize inspections with the store opening team.
• Ensure punch list items are completed per lease timelines.
• Provide cost guidance, tracking, and forecasting for changes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Construction Management

Tools

Sitefolio

Job description

Five Below is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead and mentor a team overseeing 30-40 active projects per quarter and support 125-150 projects annually across the portfolio, ensuring brand standards and timely delivery.

The role requires comprehensive knowledge of construction processes, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with Real Estate, Landlords, IT, and Operations to drive successful openings and remodels.