Retail Construction Project Manager, East

RETAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER New York City, NY At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel. Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go. At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day. ABOUT THE TEAM: Our Real Estate team plays an essential part in bringing Rothy’s to life. From development to construction, these real estate gurus are responsible for expanding our physical footprint across the country—bringing our products to audiences in new and existing markets. We can’t wait to continue expanding our retail footprint, and the members of this team are leading the charge. ABOUT THE ROLE: As the Retail Construction Project Manager at Rothy’s you will be joining a new and growing team that is leading our retail expansion efforts across North America. You will be responsible for managing successful new store build outs from design development to bidding, permitting to construction and finally hand-off to the store team. You will be integral to developing efficient processes and project schedules, managing budgets and cultivating a reliable vendor network in a high growth environment. We believe in making women’s busy lives more seamless—and doing better for the planet while we’re at it. Be a part of the team that knows what’s coming next for Rothy’s! If you’re eager to take on an array of responsibilities at a dynamic, fast-growing company, you just might be the perfect fit. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Drive all project schedules and manage contractors, vendors and consultants to meet all critical milestones in order to open all stores in accordance with the master schedule; regularly report out on progress and escalate issues as needed - Assist with due diligence on real estate sourcing to ensure building condition, dimensions, engineering, layouts and utilities are suitable to get the retail location up and running - Own the construction and FF&E budgets including preliminary cost estimates, budget forecasting, and cost management ensuring that the store build out is executed within all budget targets - Partner with the external architects to review the design and documentation to ensure it is in line with budget estimates and advise on any constructability issues that may impact schedule - Manage the GC bidding and appointment process, including qualifying and leveling of bids, as well as the award and contract execution - Oversee the procurement process for all vendors and suppliers to ensure on time and on budget appointment of all required vendors and suppliers - Negotiate and track all change orders in order to minimize the impact they have on the project budget - Establish a network of capable and effective vendors and contractors - Lead all weekly construction progress and procurement meetings in order to deliver punch list free stores to the Retail teams on time and under budget - Partner closely with Operations, Visual Merchandising and Retail teams throughout the store turnover process in order to complete cohesive and efficient store openings - Execute all project closeouts with a sense of urgency including punch lists and project specific closeout documents as required by landlords - Assist with the collection of the required documentation in order to allow for speedy collection of Tenant Improvement Allowances YOU HAVE: - 5+ years of experience working in the construction man