Project Manager

Reference Number: SRNYPM276

Project Manager

Not Disclosed

New York, NY

6.0 Months

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Services

$29.66/hour - $34.66/hour

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION
The Manager Store Maintenance - Projects position drives capital and operational projects through the development, bidding, execution, and closeout processes for all assigned projects and programs. Working with outside vendors and contractors to execute delivering on time and within budget. Accountable for the accurate, reliable collection and documentation of all project information.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage accurately Master Schedule, Construction Schedules, Budget Oversight and Resource Management.
Is self-confident, decisive, collaborative and builds relationships, as well as displays excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external business partners.
Partner with Store Construction and Design to review plans and construction documents to provide feedback, guidance, direction and ensure compliance to Brand standards and budget.
Partner with procurement to draft accurate Request For Proposal documentation for project bidding and provide responses to all requests for clarification during the bidding process.
Partner with procurement to qualify bid submittals, provide comparative bid submittal analysis, and present recommendations for vendor award.
Draft and present proposals to the Director of Store Maintenance and executive leadership.
Lead flawless execution of assigned programs, including driving for results from all external vendors and cross functional partners.
Responsible for the coordination of preconstruction conference calls, drafting of phasing schedules, and alignment of all internal and external business partners
Oversees the management of the project budgets, actual expenditures, and change orders
Regular review of all project photos and documentation to ensure the construction schedule is being met.
Timely communication of issues to leadership and Brand point of contact, as required to support the project
Ability to work across multiple brands, understanding their unique traits, and how to apply best in class processes across all.
Understanding of brand strategies and how they impact the store experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science or related field
5+ years of experience in Retail Construction / Project Management with responsibility for directly managing multiple outside resources within a multi-brand business
Ability to think strategically and innovatively
Excellent problem solver
Diligent and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Excellent scheduling and workload management skills
Excellent people manager with ability to drive high quality results in all aspects of Project Management
Ability to read and interpret construction documents
Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project etc., as required to perform responsibilities and effectively communicate with all resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PMP Certification
Direct exposure and interaction with cross-functional teams and Corporate senior leadership

Notes:
Hybrid role

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.