Five Below

Construction Project Manager, East

Five Below • $90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Boston, MA
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Construction Management or equivalent work history.
  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in urban, multilevel, and non-standard retail tenant construction.
  • At least 3 years of managerial experience overseeing salaried direct reports.
  • Proficient in reading and troubleshooting construction drawings.
  • Flexible schedule required due to continuous year-round construction projects.
  • Willingness to travel to job sites 75%-80% of the time.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on negotiation and brand standards.
  • In-depth understanding of construction procedures and advanced project management principles.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, mentor, and train Construction Project Managers.
  • Develop and approve scope of work letters for projects to eliminate risks.
  • Manage the entire construction process from site assessment to project closeout.
  • Provide updates and reports to stakeholders on new stores and remodels.
  • Resolve any issues related to Lease or construction terms and provide solutions.
  • Act as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding project updates.
  • Conduct site surveys and negotiate construction items with Landlords.
  • Review construction documents for conformity and provide design guidance.

Benefits

  • Health coverage.
  • Financial wellness programs.
  • Personal wellness support.
Full Job Description
Qualifications:
  • BS in Construction Management or equivalent work history.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant, hands-on experience in urban, multilevel, and non-standard retail tenant construction.
  • Minimum 3 years of managerial experience managing salaried direct reports.
  • Must be able to read, comprehend, red line, and troubleshoot construction drawings.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule due to year-round construction schedules.
  • Must be able to travel to job sites 75%-80% of the time.
  • Must be able to solve practical problems, deal with various variables, develop options when challenges arise, and negotiate solutions while maintaining brand standards and timelines.
  • Must possess an in-depth understanding of construction procedures/durations/practices and advanced project management principles.
  • Need to possess a high sense of urgency and a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, time management skills, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and a high ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams with multiple internal & external stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of multiple project management programs with Sitefolio being a plus.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize activities for 30-40 active construction projects during any given quarter while also coordinating preliminary negotiations or warranty work for 125-150 projects over a rolling 12-month period.


Job Responsibilities:
  • Supervision, mentoring, and/or training of Construction Project Managers in the performance of their duties.
  • Develop, review, and/or approve the final scope of work letters for Five Below developed projects before this is used for the executed lease to ensure that Five Below's exposure is eliminated, and standards are met.
  • Develop, review, and/or approve the final budgets to be used for REC for Five Below developed projects and before the final lease budgets are approved by Directors for all Five Below developed projects.
  • Manage the entire construction process (initial site assessment, budgeting, planning, execution, monitoring, punch list, fixturing, turnover to Operations, closeout, and warranty period) on all assigned projects.
  • Provide updates and reports to the appropriate internal and external business partners as required and as needed for new stores, remodels, expansions, and relocations.
  • Manage/resolve/report any issues or conditions relevant to the terms of the Lease, work letter, Design, or Construction that may arise, by providing solutions and/or guidance and reporting any impact related to operations, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Be the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to: Real Estate, Landlord Representatives, Store Planning, IT, Purchasing, 3rd party suppliers, 3rd party and directly hired general contractors, Facilities and Maintenance department, Merchandise Presentation, and Field Operations.
  • Survey prospective sites and review conditions, negotiate with Landlords any construction items and provide budgets that reflect site conditions.
  • Review and approve construction documents and submittals for conformity to Lease and relevance to site conditions, etc. and provide guidance for store design and operations.
  • Track assigned construction projects' progress, review sites/conditions, conduct delivery inspections with Landlords and report progress via site visits, weekly reports, and weekly calls.
  • Manage project updates and reports using enterprise management software currently Sitefolio.
  • Conduct the Five Below construction RFP process with General Contractors and negotiate the final construction contract.
  • Determine construction schedules, manage the job schedules with vendors/coordinators, and conduct final inspections with the store opening team, identifying any deficiencies.
  • Ensure that all outstanding Landlord or Five Below construction related punch list items are completed to satisfaction within the appropriate time frame per lease.
  • Establish and maintain preliminary budgets for Rec approval and final budgets for lease execution on all assigned projects.
  • Provide cost guidance, tracking, and forecasting with respect to any changes to the project.
  • Review all construction related costs on all projects and identify any potential opportunities for savings and value engineering.
  • Periodically conduct the RFP process to introduce new vendors to capture potential efficiencies and economies.
  • Direct responsibility to manage Prototype & Construction Best Practice manuals and communication of changes to the full Construction team.
  • Provide guidance to store facilities maintenance regarding potential warranty issues with regards to Landlord or Five Below General Contractor work
  • Manage remodels for existing stores, coordinating all efforts of legal, design, operations, and outside vendors.


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About Five Below

Five Below is a discount store chain that sells products that cost up to $5. The company was founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios. The company's target market is teenagers and pre-teens, but it also has products for adults. The company has over 1,000 stores in 38 states. The company's revenue has been steadily increasing over the years, and it has been expanding its store count. The company went public in 2012.
Learn more about Five Below
Size
6,100 employees
Market Cap
$9.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$109.8 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ
FIVE
* Ladders Estimates

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