Assistant Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance