Store Construction Project Manager-REMOTE - CONTRACT

Designer Brands Inc.•Columbus, OH

18h•Remote

About The Position

At Designer Brands, we believe every store tells a story—of craft, creativity, and the experience we want our customers to feel the moment they walk through the door. As a Store Construction Project Manager, you’ll bring those stories to life. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and central to how our physical spaces evolve. You’ll guide the full journey of each construction project—from the earliest drawings to the final walk-through—shaping spaces that reflect our brand and support our teams and customers. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving challenges in real time, collaborating across disciplines, and seeing your work come alive in stores across the country. This position is a fulltime CONTRACT role that is REMOTE.

Requirements

Clear, effective verbal and written communication with home office teams, field teams, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once.
Confidence managing budgets and tracking project spend.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Ability to resolve or escalate issues quickly and thoughtfully.
Experience working with diverse teams and maximizing collective strengths.
Inspire excellence and accountability across partners.
1-2 years of experience as an Intern, Project Manager or Project Engineer preferred.
Recent graduates of a construction management program may also be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
Candidates with an unrelated bachelor’s degree may qualify with 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Word
Excel
Project
Experience in retail or hospitality environments.
Knowledge of capital budget approval processes.
Experience with remodel or rollout programs.
CAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the competitive bidding process, including contractor evaluation and selection, bid reviews, analysis, and award recommendations.
Review and validate construction drawings for accuracy, completeness, brand alignment, and scope consistency.
Manage day-to-day project tasks such as responding to RFIs, reviewing and approving updates or submissions, coordinating materials and delivery schedules, and maintaining up-to-date project timelines.
Review and approve pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments or impacts.
Conduct site visits to assess build quality, progress against milestones, and contractor performance.
Prepare and manage punch lists to ensure all items are completed accurately and on time.
Oversee project close-out documentation and handoff.
Maintain clear, consistent communication with internal partners, external contractors, vendors, and design teams.
Facilitate or participate in weekly construction and scheduling meetings.
Lead weekly project calls focused on alignment across timeline, scope, and deliverables.
Provide proactive updates, including risk mitigation and solution-oriented recommendations.