Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – New Store Openings (Retail Buildouts, Multi-State)

Location: Remote-based with Frequent Travel (NY, MA, IN, NH, ME, and SWFL)
Salary Range: $65,000–$80,000/year (Based on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Travel Required

About Kelley Group

Kelley Group is a family-run, values-driven organization with over 25 years of success in helping people live better lives — two feet at a time. As a top-performing franchisee of The Good Feet Store, we’re dedicated to personalized service, operational excellence, and high-quality arch support products that truly make a difference. With zero store closures in our history and aggressive expansion plans, we are on a mission to expand to 30 stores within the next year.

At Kelley Group, we live by the values of Family First, Integrity, and Accountability — and we’re always looking for exceptional people who align with our values and want to grow with us.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on, organized, and proactive Project Manager to oversee the full-cycle buildout of new retail locations — from lease signing through grand opening. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you’ll collaborate directly with the CEO, CFO, Company VP's and Directors, while managing vendors, contractors, and local municipalities across multiple states. You’ll travel regularly and work independently, taking full ownership of timelines, budgets, compliance, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to new store locations following lease execution (NY, MA, IN, NH, ME, SW FL).
• Evaluate property conditions and oversee buildout progress onsite.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage local vendors and contractors, including general contractors, painters, flooring installers, and signage professionals.
• Obtain and review architectural layouts from landlords; coordinate with our design partner (Heather Allen Concepts) to finalize furniture, layout, and finishes.
• Manage all permitting, inspections, and compliance processes with local municipalities.
• Coordinate construction efforts: walls, flooring, paint, ADA-compliant bathrooms, doors, lighting, and other buildout elements.
• Order furniture, fixtures, supplies, and inventory with CEO approval.
• Set up essential services such as internet, locks, fire extinguishers, exit signage, and security elements.
• Ensure full store readiness leading up to Grand Opening, including coordination of Grand Opening even with Director of Marketing, and VPSM.
• Obtain Certificate of Occupancy and complete all landlord and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets (typical buildout: $40K–$80K; 6–8 weeks from lease to open).
• Provide clear, consistent updates to executive leadership throughout each project.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in project management, preferably within retail, construction, or franchise operations.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple buildouts simultaneously across different locations.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of permitting, compliance, and ADA requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with strong time management.
• Self-starter who thrives working independently while keeping stakeholders in the loop.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
• Comfortable collaborating directly with C-level executives and external partners.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in franchise expansion, commercial real estate, or retail construction.
• Pre-existing vendor relationships in our target markets.
• Background in interior layout planning or FF&E coordination.

Why Join Us?

• Family-Owned Culture – You’ll be more than just an employee — you’ll be part of The Good Feet Family.
• Mission-Driven Work – Every store you open helps transform lives.
• Growth-Oriented Team – Be a key player in an ambitious and fast-growing organization.
• Real Impact – Your decisions will directly shape our customer experience and market presence.
• Competitive Pay & Perks – Includes full benefits and great perks.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and open the next generation of Good Feet Stores?
Apply today and help us take the next step — literally and figuratively.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000