Location: West Coast - candidates must be located in and have experience in this territory RESPONSIBILITIES: • 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. • Fully negotiate work letters/scope of work with Landlord representatives ensuring that Five Below's exposure is eliminated, and standards are met. • 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. • 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. QUALIFICATIONS: • BS in Construction Management or equivalent work history. • Minimum 5 years of relevant, hands-on experience with retail tenant construction. • 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 60%+ 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 knowledge of Sitefolio being a plus. • Ability to manage and prioritize activities for 25-30 active construction projects during any given quarter while also coordinating preliminary negotiations or warranty work for 100-125 projects over a rolling 12-month period. Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered-check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome