Project Manager- Store Planning- Journeys

The Ideal Candidate

This position manages the day-to-day coordination and communication of multiple new store construction, relocations, and expansions for the Journeys Group and Johnston & Murphy retail stores to insure timely completion and within budget.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Assist legal team in lease issues as they pertain to construction.
• Review landlord and city comments of architectural plans.
• Assist the architect to work through landlord and city issues during plan approval.
• Assist the sign company in working through landlord and city issues during plan approval.
• Qualify GC bids and award each project to a general contractor.
• Attend weekly meetings to apprise departments of project status.
• During construction, assist the GC to work through landlord, design, code/inspector issues.
• Communicate with the GC during construction to insure a timely completion.
• Resolve issues openly and quickly.
• Review and approve/disapprove change orders.
• Visit project sites to insure work is being done according to company standards.
• Insure that punch list items are resolved.
• Resolve warranty issues on news stores after store opening.
• Review invoices for accuracy before payment is made.
• Focus on cost reductions and savings.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with associates, vendors and landlords.

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of architectural and engineering plans
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Act as a link between operations, vendors, contractors and architects
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to resolve conflicting situations
• Effective problem solving skills
• Willingness to travel overnight as required

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