Store Construction Project Manager-REMOTE - CONTRACT
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The Opportunity
At Designer Brands, we believe every store tells a story—of craft, creativity, and the experience we want our customers to feel the moment they walk through the door. As a Store Construction Project Manager , you’ll bring those stories to life.
This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and central to how our physical spaces evolve. You’ll guide the full journey of each construction project—from the earliest drawings to the final walk-through—shaping spaces that reflect our brand and support our teams and customers.
You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving challenges in real time, collaborating across disciplines, and seeing your work come alive in stores across the country.
Project Leadership & Planning
Lead the competitive bidding process, including: Contractor evaluation and selection Bid reviews, analysis, and award recommendations
Contractor evaluation and selection
Bid reviews, analysis, and award recommendations
Review and validate construction drawings for: Accuracy Completeness Brand alignment Scope consistency
Accuracy
Completeness
Brand alignment
Scope consistency
Construction Administration
Manage day-to-day project tasks such as: Responding to RFIs Reviewing and approving updates or submissions Coordinating materials and delivery schedules Maintaining up-to-date project timelines
Responding to RFIs
Reviewing and approving updates or submissions
Coordinating materials and delivery schedules
Maintaining up-to-date project timelines
Review and approve: Pay applications Change orders Budget adjustments or impacts
Pay applications
Change orders
Budget adjustments or impacts
On-Site Management & Quality Control
Conduct site visits to assess: Build quality Progress against milestones Contractor performance
Build quality
Progress against milestones
Contractor performance
Prepare and manage punch lists to ensure all items are completed accurately and on time
Oversee project close-out documentation and handoff
Travel up to 30% to support construction across regions
Communication & Collaboration
Maintain clear, consistent communication with: Internal partners External contractors Vendors Design teams
Internal partners
External contractors
Vendors
Design teams
Facilitate or participate in weekly construction and scheduling meetings
Lead weekly project calls focused on alignment across: Timeline Scope Deliverables
Timeline
Scope
Deliverables
Provide proactive updates, including risk mitigation and solution-oriented recommendations
Core Skills
- Communication: Clear, effective verbal and written communication with home office teams, field teams, vendors, and contractors
- Organization: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once
- Financial acumen: Confidence managing budgets and tracking project spend
- Technical proficiency: Microsoft Word Excel Project
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Project
- Construction knowledge: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Problem-solving: Ability to resolve or escalate issues quickly and thoughtfully
- Team collaboration: Experience working with diverse teams and maximizing collective strengths
- Leadership mindset: Inspire excellence and accountability across partners
Minimum Experience
1-2 years of experience as an Intern, Project Manager or Project Engineer preferred
Recent graduates of a construction management program may also be considered
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred
Candidates with an unrelated bachelor’s degree may qualify with 5 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in retail or hospitality environments
- Knowledge of capital budget approval processes
- Experience with remodel or rollout programs
- CAD experience is a plus
About Designer Brands
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