Role

The Regional Director of Construction – East will lead and oversee store construction and development execution across the assigned region for Foot Locker North America brands, Foot Locker, Kids FootLocker, and Champs. This role is responsible for driving successful delivery of new stores, remodels, relocations, refreshes, and strategic capital projects while ensuring alignment to brand standards, operational goals, budget expectations, and project timelines. This leader will partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Design, Preconstruction, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and external consultants to manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility through project turnover. The Regional Director will also lead and develop a team of Project Managers while driving continuous improvement in construction execution, vendor performance, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Senior Director, Construction Direct reports: 3 5 Regional Senior Project Managers

What Success Looks Like

• Ensuring your team of Project Managers is delivering projects consistently on time and within budget Building strong contractor and vendor partnerships  Developing high-performing Project Managers and regional teams  Driving consistency and accountability across regional execution  Improving construction processes, reporting, and operational efficiency  Supporting brand growth through successful store delivery execution

Responsibilities

Regional Construction Leadership Lead construction execution across the assigned region, ensuring alignment with companyobjectives, brand standards, and operational priorities.  Oversee delivery of new stores, remodels, relocations, refreshes, and special projects.  Ensure all projects are completed on time, within approved budget, and in alignment with Cost, Quality, and Schedule (CQS) expectations.  Provide leadership and escalation support for at-risk projects, drivingtimelyresolution of schedule, cost, or quality issues. Store Development & Preconstruction Partnership Partner closely with Real Estate, Design, and Preconstruction teams during site selection, feasibility review, and lease negotiation phases.  Provide constructionexpertisetovalidateproject scope, schedule assumptions, landlord work requirements, and cost expectations.  Support development strategy and execution planning across assigned brands and markets. Construction Operations & Vendor Management Lead contractor sourcing, bid qualification, bid leveling, and vendor selection processes.  Direct contract negotiation, execution, and administration activities across the regional portfolio. Establishand maintain strong relationships with general contractors, consultants, landlords, and vendors. Monitorvendor performance and drive accountability to company standards. Financial & Schedule Management Manage regional construction budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting processes.  Ensure adherence to project schedules and critical path milestones. Identifyopportunities for cost savings, process efficiency, and schedule optimization.  Partner with Finance and leadership teams on capital planning and budget management. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and construction team members. Establishclear performance expectations and accountability measures.  Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of top construction talent.  Foster a collaborative,solution-oriented team culture. Process Improvement & Reporting Drive continuous improvement initiatives across construction execution and project delivery processes.  Develop andmaintainconstruction standards, reporting tools, and operational documentation.  Provide regular updates and portfolio reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

 Bachelors Degree preferred  10 615 years of commercial retail construction and development experience  Multi-site retail construction experience strongly preferred  Demonstrated success managing large-scale project portfolios across multiple markets  Experience leading and developing Project Managers and cross-functional teams  Strong knowledge of construction contracts, bidding processes, scheduling, budgeting, and lease coordination  Proven ability to manage projects aligned to Cost, Quality, and Schedule expectations  Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills  Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment  Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities  Ability and willingness to travel as required

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Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $155,000 6 $165,000 plus eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive opportunities aligned to individual and company performance. Benefits include:  Employee Discount  Paid Time Off  Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  401(k) and Roth 401(k)  Life Insurance  Flexible Spending Accounts  Tuition Reimbursement  Employee Resource Groups  Career Growth Opportunities