Project Manager

Our company owns and operates a network of airport retail shops including duty free stores as well as high-end fashion and beauty boutiques. We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish and to manage the ongoing maintenance issues that arise throughout our network of mostly airport shops. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

An excellent Construction Project Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills.

The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.

A system of communicating and addressing maintenance issues will need to be developed and implemented.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with general contractors, engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Obtaining permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Ensuring that new stores are developed on time and on budget and that maintenance issues are addressed quickly and cost-effectively
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Ability to manage and respond to a high volume of emails

Requirements:

• Proven experience as construction project manager
• Airport and luxury experience is a plus
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities

***MUST LIVE IN NY***

WE OFFER:

Full Time 40 hours/week

Benefits: Medical, Discounted Dental, 401K

Merchandise Discounts

Paid time off and vacations

Great work environment

Great opportunity to work for and be trained by great brands.

Excellent Incentive Package!

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer