Assistant Manager, Store Construction

Tapestry•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Construction supports assigned Coach projects in North America as a member of each Project Delivery Team, from AOR Kickoff through store opening, turnover and project closeout. Working under the direction of the Project Manager, this role coordinates day-to-day execution, maintains project records and follows through on assigned actions. It supports opening readiness and project delivery within approved scope, budget and schedule; the Project Manager retains accountability for project scope, physical execution and opening readiness. The role supports preconstruction, bidding and construction coordination, including bid analyses, GC start-up packages, utility setup, schedule and issue tracking, site readiness, and coordination with contractors and internal partners. It also supports turnover and closeout by tracking punchlist and warranty items, coordinating assigned turnover activities, gathering closeout documentation and assisting with tenant allowance submissions. Risks and issues affecting schedule, budget, quality or opening readiness must be documented and escalated to the Project Manager. The position requires at least 2 years of retail construction experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. It may involve travel of up to 25% for site visits at key project milestones.

Requirements

At least 2 years of retail construction experience; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Working knowledge of construction methods, project phases and site coordination, with the ability to interpret architectural and construction documents.
Experience coordinating project records, schedules, vendors or contractors and following actions through completion.
Ability to balance responsibilities across assigned projects, prioritize competing deadlines and adapt to changing needs.
Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills, with attention to accurate records and timely follow-up.
Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external partners and recognize when an issue requires Project Manager direction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Project, and ability to learn construction management and project collaboration platforms.
Ability to travel up to 25% to support site visits at key milestones on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager on assigned projects from AOR Kickoff through store opening, turnover and project closeout.
Coordinate assigned store bid activities, including GC, FF&E and SBO bid packages, submission tracking and clarifications, in partnership with the Project Manager, Purchasing and Bid Administrator.
Prepare GC bid analyses comparing pricing, scope coverage, exclusions and qualifications; identify gaps and clarifications for PM review.
Prepare and issue approved GC start-up packages, confirm completeness and receipt, and track outstanding requirements.
Coordinate utility setup and activation with the Project Manager, Engie and service providers; follow up on service dates and setup or invoice issues.
Support Landlord and AOR Kickoff meetings by gathering requirements, recording decisions, and tracking actions, approvals and due dates.
Assist with drawing reviews, site-condition checks and constructability coordination; track comments through resolution and maintain approved design standards, drawings and project files.
Support weekly OAC meetings by preparing updates, recording decisions and maintaining action logs with owners and due dates.
Maintain RFI and Change Order logs, gather supporting information and flag scope, schedule and cost impacts for PM review and approvals.
Track contractor progress against schedules and approved documents; escalate missed milestones, unresolved issues and quality concerns to the Project Manager.
Support site visits and milestone checks, documenting field conditions, progress and corrective work for PM review.
Coordinate site readiness and millwork, FF&E and SBO receipt checks with the GC and Purchasing; retain receipt evidence and report shortages or damage.
Coordinate PM-requested security guard coverage, maintain service records, track requests and route invoices for review.
Follow up on assigned field actions and coordinate approved corrective work; refer technical decisions and scope changes to the Project Manager.
Identify and promptly escalate risks to schedule, budget, quality and opening readiness, documenting the issue, owner and required decision.
Provide verified status, milestone updates and supporting records to the Project Manager and PMO for schedules and dashboard reporting.
Communicate with Store Design, Operations, Purchasing, consultants, contractors and landlords about assigned actions and dependencies.
Retain approvals, bid support, delivery evidence and closeout records in designated project files; provide project records and feedback for PMO control checks and workflow improvements.
Support punchlists and track corrective work, owners and due dates; provide completion evidence to the PM and PMO.
Partner with Construction Commercial Management on project closeout packages and tenant allowance submissions.
Collect as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals and required supporting documentation; track outstanding items and submission requirements.
Coordinate assigned turnover activities with Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT and Loss Prevention; escalate outstanding requirements to the PM for opening-readiness decisions.
Prepare punchlist, Day 2 requests and warranty handoff to PMO.