Sr. Project Manager, Construction (Remote)

Foot Locker•,

69d•$120,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

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. Apply today! 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 Construction Sr. 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.

Requirements

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
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
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.
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).

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional)
CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
LEED AP

Responsibilities

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
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 resolution
Escalates 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