About Kendra Scott
We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.
Position Overview
We have an exciting career opportunity to participate in driving our brand's retail growth. Construction Project Manager is a member of the New Store Development team and reports directly to the Senior Director of Store Development. This position will require a comprehensive understanding of an entire new store development process from site survey to the execution and delivery of a new store. This position will support the company with delivering a high quality in-store customer experience through the effective execution of the company's New Store Design Package (non-merchandising) and Project Tracking Process (from site selection to opening).
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Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the company's Real Estate Development team from site selection to lease
execution, to store opening.
• Assist in the management of the Lease process, including, but not limited to: LOD Review, LOI Review, Delivery requirements and miscellaneous LL Documents such as Construction Requirements/Guidelines, and Sign Criteria.
- Manage Real Estate critical dates and information with the company's Design and Architecture team.
- Manage key relationships with LL Contacts, in particular LL Project/Property Managers and Tenant Coordinators.
- Manage approval of LL required design and construction requirements as outlined in the lease.
- Manage the overall construction process from LL delivery to construction start, to turnover to the retail team. This would include weekly calls with the GC as well as site visits to ensure on time turnover and opening.
- Manage the achievement of local jurisdiction/city permitting and ADA requirements.
- Act as a cross-functional project lead, working closely with Real Estate, IT, Merchandising, Marketing, Design, Accounting, Store Operations and Supply Chain regarding new stores.
- Manage relations with key vendors involved in new store construction. To ensure deliverables are met and deadlines are communicated
- Responsible for bidding and awarding new construction projects from general contractors to ensure fair pricing.
- Manage and develop new store budgets and final roll-up on individual new store costs.
- Manage the development and final approvals of Key Vendor Packages (Millwork Shop Drawings, Exterior Storefront Designs and Sign Packages and Miscellaneous Vendor provided Art Books and Renderings).
- Develop and manage the overall Construction Project Schedule for each new store project in collaboration with the awarded contractor.
- Assist in sourcing, onboarding and development of vendors as required for supporting all Store Development requirements present and future.
- Assist the Facilities Lead with the New Store Warranty process post-construction.
- Work closely with the company's Facilities Lead to manage the resolution of facilities related issues on an ongoing basis.
- Research and develop opportunities to improve quality and reduce costs where Facilities Maintenance is concerned.
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years' experience of construction project management for a retail or related organization.
• Ability to effectively read and interpret architectural and related documents.
• Track record of managing the store build-out process from conceptualization through opening.
• A proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop continued organizational improvements within key areas to achieve cost savings, increased efficiencies and effective time management.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with key, internal, cross-functional partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with key vendors.
• Ability to develop, motivate and manage human resources (internal and external).
• Technology skills including the use of PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Highly organized individual with excellent follow up skills.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships to make effective decisions collaboratively.
• A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.