Coordinates the efforts of all internal partners, vendors, contractors, landlords, building departments and utility companies to build and remodel stores nationally /internationally across multiple divisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct and / or coordinate surveys of tenant spaces to determine arch., structural, electrical, mechanical conditions and configuration. (self or in conjunction with outside services)
- Solicit bids, qualify, negotiate and award construction contracts.
- Perform material take-offs, order / schedule deliveries and monitor bulk purchases of all owner supplied construction materials.
- Expedite and secure building permits.
- Manage overall store construction process including control work progress, quality and contract adherence.
- Assist in preparing budgets and estimates for store buildouts, renovations and rollouts.
- Coordinate all vendor transportation and warehousing efforts.
- Make decisions / recommendations concerning field design changes and interface with store design to insure implementation of site specific and permanent changes.
- Communicate and negotiate with landlords and building departments regarding leasing stipulations and building code issues to ensure AE interests are protected.
- Negotiate and coordinate contractor / vendor changes, additions and deletions.
- Coordinate store turnover including punchlist completion, scheduling, communication / trouble shooting with all internal AEO departments and AEO contracted vendors.
- Perform ongoing value engineering, quality and performance checks.
- Maintain field files documenting work progress, delays, changes, material quantities, permits and completion / punchlist.
- Review, confirm and approve all contract billings, additions and deletions.
- Field store improvement, reconfiguration requests, determines feasibility and costs of requests, obtains approvals and coordinates completion of work.
- Assist with fixture / maintenance / AV rollouts as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelorâs Degree in Architecture / Engineering.
- 1+ years experience in project management of store construction for a national retail, hotel or restaurant chain.
- Travel is required, including the potential for international travel (30% travel or 2-3 days per week).
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and knowledge of construction terminology.
- Ability to do material take-offs and estimates.
- Knowledge of building codes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications (including database).
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
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