Project manager retail construction

WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.


ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Construction Project Manager, Retail will support the VP of Retail Construction and Sr. VP of Real Estate and Construction by providing technical expertise and managing new store projects. This role will also coordinate with various stakeholders including landlords, designers, architects, contractors, vendors, and Skechers retail personnel to ensure successful project execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Project Management:

• Develop and manage construction budgets, timelines, and schedules.
• Coordinate bidding process, qualify contractors, and review contracts.
• Review and value engineer construction drawings.
• Analyze bid proposals, contracts, invoices, and change orders.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Manage retail store construction process and handover to retail operations team.
• Conduct site visits and prepare punch lists for vendors and contractors.

Technical Support:

• Provide construction guidance for retail store design.
• Review and approve quotes for construction-related vendors and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation.
• Collect and organize final documents from contractors.
• Support Tenant Improvement Allowance collection process.
• Manage warranty follow-up for assigned stores and projects.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support Store Facilities and Maintenance team as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee external contractors and vendors (no direct reports).

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and MS Teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 5+ years of Construction Management experience in Retail Store TI and/or Commercial TI Construction required.
• Construction Management Degree (preferred but not required).
• Ideally based in the Midwest region.

The pay range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.