Director, Pre-Construction Store Development (Hybrid)

Foot Locker•New York, NY

9d•$140,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in New York, New York. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Pre-Construction Store Development Director to join our team! The Director, Pre-Construction Store Development is a strategic leader in Foot Locker’s Store Development lifecycle, responsible for overseeing and driving the pre-construction process across all project types. This is a highly collaborative role within this department that requires knowledge of the overall lifecycle process that will lead cross-functional coordination, cost management, and standards development while ensuring alignment with broader business goals. As a director, it is critical to drive these processes by working with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum 8 years of experience retail store development
Demonstrated expertise in both mall-based and high-street retail environments, with a deep understanding of their unique challenges and opportunities
Proficient in blueprint and construction document reading
Strong budgeting, estimating, and cost analysis capabilities
Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
Deep understanding of union and non-union labor regulations
Familiarity with building codes and permitting processes across North America
Strong understanding of construction means and methods
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.
Highly skilled in Smartsheet for project tracking, reporting and dashboard creation
Proven leadership in managing complex, multi-site development projects
Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or certifications such as PMP or LEED AP
Experience with sustainable building practices and retail innovation
Preferred 10+ years industry experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage high volumes of work across multiple concurrent projects, including travel as needed
Develop and maintain landlord work letter standards
Create, implement, and manage build-out cost standards and processes
Manage simultaneous projects of varying scope, size, and location
Maintain strict adherence to project cost control procedures and reporting
Partner with Lease Administration to review lease documents for accuracy and alignment
Negotiate and interpret contract language related to construction deliverables
Provide detailed construction costs and trade-specific insights to internal teams
Demonstrate agility in responding to the evolving needs of the business and market conditions
Oversee cost benchmarking, analysis of budget vs. actuals, and alignment to market/industry trends
Own the end-to-end process for preliminary and final project budgets
Dive operational excellence by managing pre-construction performance through dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI tracking to ensure proactive decision-making and accountability