Manager of Capital Projects – Retail

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects, including new store openings, remodels, store rebuilds, and special initiatives.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of capital projects to support company growth and operational objectives.
• Support vendor selection, bid review processes, contract administration, and project-related approvals.
• Coordinate with vendors, internal departments, field teams, and store operations to ensure projects progress according to schedule.
• Create and manage purchase orders, review invoices, and monitor project expenditures to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Track capital and operational expenses associated with construction and store development projects.
• Maintain project tracking tools and documentation, including bids, awarded contracts, project costs, permit status, construction milestones, and possession dates.
• Read, interpret, and support execution of store blueprints, floor plans, and construction specifications.
• Utilize knowledge of retail store fixtures and store layouts to support construction and remodeling activities.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation, punch-list completion, warranty tracking, and final project reconciliation.
• Assist with departmental reporting and project status updates as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of retail store construction, remodeling, rebuilding, and store fixture installation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints, floor plans, and construction documents.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling expenses, and tracking project costs.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and time-management skills with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and with external vendors.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing business needs and project requirements.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Willingness to travel as project needs dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting retail store construction, remodel, rebuild, or store development projects.
• Experience balancing capital project responsibilities with operational expense management.
• Background in retail operations, store management, district management, construction coordination, or project management.
• Knowledge of retail fixture programs and store layout implementation.
• Understanding of the end-to-end processes involved in planning and executing retail capital projects.