Associate Construction Project Manager (Eastern Time Zone)

***This role can be located anywhere in the Eastern Time Zone.***

Responsible for coordination and guidance of store construction projects based on the priorities and needs of the company. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Lines core values of Customer People Winning Community and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

• Assists with construction projects for JD North America.

• Partners with Project Managers on construction details as needed.

• Assists with special projects internally including vendor cooperation cost analysis scheduling and completion.

• Coordinates with outside vendors for all owner supplied items.

• Reviews all construction items on proposals and initiates workflows for vendors in our system.

• Coordinates on site delivery with material vendors in conjunction with the construction schedule and the Project Manager.

• Prepares the store project file system for use by architects and internal members in the drawing process.

• Assists in project timelines for drawing review and completion permit timing to ensure proper construction schedule (construction start handover and store open) are on track.

• Reviews and recommends changes to architectural drawings to ensure brand integrity as well as control construction costs prior to drawing completion.

• Develops and maintains various construction checklists and workbooks to enhance coordination communication and execution.

• Utilizes good prioritization organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

• Performs analysis of project plans and specifications.

• Assists Project Managers in reviews conditions and approval of all GC bids received.

• Develops initial project specific cost estimates and takes lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project.

• Develops monitors and ensures schedule performance and quality workmanship of construction.

• Reviews and processes change proposals proposal requests supplemental instructions and other contract documents.

• Assists with weekly construction progress meetings including preparing meeting minutes updating and distributing to schedules approval tracking etc.

• Holds overall responsibility for working with the general contractor and internal team members to deliver a smooth project on time and on budget.

• Documents and processes all material submittals shop drawings finish selections for approval.

• Additional duties and projects as required. Roles and responsibilities could change based on program needs.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• At least 2 years experience in construction store facilities or a design role with a specialty retailer.

• Bachelors degree (B.A.) in engineering architecture project management from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Should have intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word Excel Projects PowerPoint and Smartsheets. Should know how to read and interpret Construction Drawings Details etc. Experience in Lucernex or web-based project management programs is a plus.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Strong communication skills and negotiating budgets.

• Excellent time and project management.

• Very organized creative efficient flexible and able to work well within a team.

• Strong knowledge of tenant-improvement construction sequencing and durations to develop construction phasing plans and strategies

• Ability to assess and inform Landlord Construction exhibits; mall/center design criteria; core/shell structural issues relative to JD Sports and Shoe Palaces intended designs; MEP and energy systems and requirements

• Ability to inform and communicate technical construction aspects of potential deals to other departments and teams: develop project schedules; identify Landlord delivery requirements risks and trade-offs; review and inform capital budgets.

• Self-starter capable of operating with little supervision and the ability to escalate appropriately logically and methodically.

• Highly technical experienced construction industry professional is a plus

• Strong technical analytical and strategic management skills based on owner architectural or construction industry experience.

• Skilled with Google Suite and relevant computer skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to finger handle and feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Occasionally may need to climb balance stoop kneel or crouch

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the companys policies are required for the position.

• Average work week is 45-50 hours which can vary depending on business need.

• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

• Approximately 20% travel as needed.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company policy. Pay range: $70000 - $75000 (Depending on Experience); 10% bonus target. This role will be eligible for medical dental vision 401k sick leave parental leave and company paid time off plan.

This job description is not intended to cover all aspects duties and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal state and local EEO laws. The Finish Line Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color religion or creed national origin alienage or citizenship status marital status sex pregnancy status age military status disability or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws including for disabilities pregnancy and religious practices.

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