[Hiring] Construction Project Manager @JD Sports Fashion

Role Description

Oversees and is responsible for the leadership and management of store construction projects, based on the priorities and needs of the company. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

• Oversees and manages construction projects for Finish Line and its subsidiaries.
• Manages General Contractors’ Project Managers on construction details outside the architectural drawings.
• Oversees and approves field change orders from general contractor.
• Schedules and executes all store punch lists and close-outs.
• Leads all company special projects internally, including vendor cooperation from inception including cost analysis, scheduling and completion.
• Coordinates with outside vendors with all owner supplied items.
• Prepares store project workbooks for use by architect in drawing process.
• Implements a timeline for drawing review, completion and construction start, turnover and open timelines.
• Reviews and recommends changes to architectural drawings to ensure brand integrity as well as control construction costs prior to drawing completion.
• Develops and maintains various construction checklists and workbooks to enhance coordination, communication and execution.
• Coordinates store openings in addition to store planning responsibilities.
• Utilizes good prioritization, organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Performs analysis of project plans and specifications.
• Performs pre-bid site evaluations.
• Generates and issues invitations to bid from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Generates and submits requests for information (RFI’s) pertaining to bid process as necessary.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.
• Develops initial project specific cost estimates and takes lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project.
• Monitors and confirms material procurement by subs throughout project.
• Develops, monitors and ensures schedule performance and quality workmanship of construction.
• Reviews and processes change proposals, proposal requests, supplemental instructions and other contract documents.
• Coordinates with tenant’s design, operational and technical providers to ensure accuracy in the development of the tenant’s construction documents and build out.
• Leads weekly construction progress meetings, including preparing meeting minutes, updates to schedules, change order log, etc.
• Holds overall responsibility for working with job general contractor to deliver a smooth project on time and on budget.
• Documents and processes all material submittals, shop drawings, finish selections for approval.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in engineering, architecture, project management from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience required.
• At least 5+ years experience in construction, store facilities, or a design role with a specialty retailer, including leadership experience.

Requirements

• Should have intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in web-based project management programs a plus.

Physical Demands

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift.
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and/or hear.
• Walk or move from one location to another.
• Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

EEO Statement

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

Accessibility Assistance

Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at [email protected]. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)