Sr. Project Manager, Construction (Remote)

Foot Locker; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for remote work based in the United States.

You will oversee construction of new stores, remodels and special projects, coordinating with architects, engineers, expeditors and general contractors to deliver on time and on budget. Responsibilities include cost control, scheduling, change management, safety compliance, and stakeholder communication across store design, real estate and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field required.
• 8+ years of retail development/construction PM experience.
• PM certifications (PMP, CCM) preferred.
• Proficient with Procore, BIM 360 and scheduling tools.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of new stores, remodels, and special projects.
• Oversee multiple external vendors (architects, engineers, GC) and schedules.
• Ensure project delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Develop scope, budgets, forecasts, change orders, and payments.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety programs on site.

Skills

Construction PM

8+ years PM

PMP

CCM

LEED AP

Communication

Budgeting

Contract Negotiation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Procore

Autodesk BIM 360

Primavera

Smartsheet

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.Come change the game with us.

This role is a remote work opportunity. Candidates must be based in the U.S. - Central Time, Mountain Time, or Pacific Time Zones preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization.

Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a ConstructionSr. Project Manager to join our team! The Sr. Project Manager of Construction will manage the construction of new stores, remodels, special projects, and initiatives in stores as directed by the Director of Construction. This position is responsible for managing multiple external vendors simultaneously, including architectural, engineering, expeditor, project manager (if required) and general contractor service providers. As Foot Locker's representative, this position has cost, schedule, and quality responsibilities including project delivery, document management and site control, change management, forecasting/risk analysis, and project reporting. The candidate must possess a thorough understanding of architectural and construction processes, work well in a team environment, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will be responsible for managing customer expectations through partnering and ongoing process improvement. This role interfaces with key stakeholders within the store design, real estate leasing, divisional field teams, as well as senior management. This role is accountable for all preliminary and final budgets, change orders and applications for payment. Travel to projects is required to ensure the company's standards are being met.

Responsibilities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Service/Communication

• Coordinate project activities with business partners and outside vendors
• Establish a strong rapport with internal customers, vendors, and business partners
• Use influencing skills and develop and maintain good working relationships
  • Negotiate, persuade, and/or influence others to gain cooperation in order to meet or exceed customer service standards both internally and externally
• Understand (or quickly grasp) customer priorities and terminology
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written, as well as proactively communicate critical issues appropriately
• Appropriately communicate and otherwise handle sensitive business information
• Interface with Lease Administration to review lease documents
• Must be flexible to meet changing needs of the Divisions and changes to schedules

Problem Solving/Technical Competencies

• Independently develop action plans in response to emergency, immediate, and/or complex problems
• Responsible for developing and implementing process improvements to maximize efficiencies and improve customer service
• Responsible for utilizing process management skills to address a variety of issues and develop process resolution in the absence of established processes and/or processes
• Drive complex issues to closure
• Independently able to develop creative and practical recommendations to drive problem resolutionEscalates issues appropriately and comfortably to all levels of management
• Accountable for project planning/scheduling, project cost management, and project close out
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA regulations, company safety protocols, and site-specific safety plans
  • Conduct or oversee regular site safety audits and incident reporting
• Manage multiple projects of varying scopes concurrently, while meeting all timelines and quality expectations
• Responsible for developing, reviewing, and auditing monthly, quarterly, biannual expense and capital budgets/forecasts based upon trends
• Recommend team structure and tasks, which may include internal benchmarking and utilization of cross-functional staffs
• Understand team's role and contribution to department, division, and company
• Interpret construction drawings and find value engineering opportunities
• Read and negotiate contracts
• Develop and review budgets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in retail development/construction project management, with proven success delivering new builds, remodels, and/or expansions in mall and street-front retail environments
• Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), LEED AP
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, or similar), scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, Smartsheet, MS Project), and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of union and non-union practices
• Knowledge of Building Codes
• Knowledge of means and methods of construction in North America
• Excellent problem-solving ability, leveraging resources for technical resolution

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $120,000 - $130,000 / year. This range representstheanticipatedlow and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receiveshort termincentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will bedeterminedby the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is onecomponentof the Foot Locker, Inc.totalcompensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount

• Paid Time Off

• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Parental Leave

• Opportunities for Advancement

• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses

• Strong Company Culture

• Employee Resource Groups