Sr. Project Manager, Pre-Construction

Foot Locker•New York, NY

4d•$115,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead pre-construction planning for retail capital projects. The role develops accurate budgets, schedules, and risk assessments and ensures an efficient transition to functional teams. The position is hybrid at the New York office, with an expected in-office schedule of three days per week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Occasional travel may be needed. The role supports a portfolio of projects by managing feasibility schedules, preliminary and final budgets, landlord construction forecasts, cost and schedule metrics, work letters, and construction estimates. It requires coordination across functions, including Lease Administration, and the ability to assess costs, contracts, construction progress, and market conditions. The successful candidate can work independently, manage multiple projects of varying scopes, and adapt to changing business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years of experience in retail development with mall and street locations.
6–10 years of experience developing work letters and cost estimates, and tracking or forecasting construction progress.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to read and negotiate contracts.
Ability to develop and review budgets.
Ability to develop cost estimates.
Ability to develop project schedules.
Knowledge of union and non-union regulations.
Knowledge of building codes.
Knowledge of means and methods of construction in North America.
Familiarity with project cost-control procedures, including tracking actual expenditures and budgets.
Ability to manage a large volume of work and multiple projects of varying scope.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

Develop feasibility project schedules.
Develop and manage preliminary and final budgets for the assigned portfolio.
Forecast landlord development and construction progress for the assigned portfolio.
Evaluate budget-versus-actual results and maintain portfolio metrics.
Benchmark cost and schedule results against industry standards.
Research and update cost-estimating standards based on industry trends and market conditions.
Develop and maintain a large volume of landlord work letters.
Develop and maintain a large volume of construction cost estimates.
Forecast landlord construction status and reliability.
Manage multiple projects of varying scope simultaneously and work independently.
Apply project cost-control procedures and track actual expenditures against budgets.
Interface with Lease Administration to review lease documents.
Comprehend and negotiate contracts.
Provide construction costs and trade-specific information.
Adapt to changing business needs.