Store Construction Project Manager-REMOTE

Store Construction Project Manager (REMOTE)

Designer Brands is hiring a Store Construction Project Manager to lead the end-to-end construction journey for stores across the country—turning design and drawings into brand-aligned customer experiences.

Role overview

Hands-on and fast-paced, this role manages projects from early drawings through final walk-through, coordinating contractors, vendors, timelines, budgets, and on-site quality.

Responsibilities

• Project leadership & planning
  • Lead competitive bidding: contractor evaluation, selection, bid review/analysis, and award recommendations
  • Review and validate construction drawings for accuracy, completeness, brand alignment, and scope consistency
  • Perform construction administration tasks including:
    • Responding to RFIs
    • Reviewing/approving updates and submissions
    • Coordinating materials and delivery schedules
    • Maintaining accurate project timelines
    • Reviewing/approving: pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments/impacts
• On-site management & quality control
  • Conduct site visits to assess build quality, milestone progress, and contractor performance
  • Prepare and manage punch lists to ensure items are completed on time and correctly
  • Oversee project close-out documentation and handoff
  • Travel up to 30% to support construction across regions
• Communication & collaboration
  • Maintain clear communication with internal partners, external contractors, vendors, and design teams
  • Facilitate/participate in weekly construction and scheduling meetings
  • Lead weekly project calls covering timeline, scope, and deliverables
  • Provide proactive, solution-oriented updates including risk mitigation and recommendations

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience as an Intern, Project Manager, or Project Engineer (recent construction management graduates may be considered)
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (construction management indicated; degree details are truncated in the posting)
• Strong skills in:
  • Verbal/written communication across home office and field teams
  • Organization and ability to manage multiple projects
  • Financial acumen for budgets and tracking spend
  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Quick, thoughtful problem-solving and escalation when needed
  • Team collaboration and a leadership mindset

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in store/retail construction project environments (implied by store construction focus)