Construction Manager, Project Manager (Retail) - Elan Partners

Title: Construction Manager, Project Manager (Retail Stores)

Contract-to-hire

No Sponsorship

Onsite

The Project Manager of Branding & Imaging will work with a network of image contractors and strategic partnerships and will interact with vendors/contractors, customers, sales and operations, and marketing daily to convert sites to appropriate 3rd party brands. Key deliverables include time to brand, accurate project timing, and capital spend forecasts. The ideal candidate will have a background in branding and imaging in field distribution OR similar in Construction Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of business experience in branding and imaging or construction management space, including 2+ years of Project Management.
• Experience effectively managing vendor and contractor performance, ensuring project completion within forecasted timeframes and success criteria.
• Experience working within expenditure forecasts and tracking to guarantee budget accuracy and compliance.
• Capability to overcome obstacles with general contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring projects progress as planned and forecasts are accurate.
• Experience working through the bidding process, including contractor selection and service provider engagement, to achieve cost-effectiveness and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Background working on corporate-level projects, specifically those aimed at refreshing brand image or introducing new image elements.
• Proficiency in tracking the branding process's various phases to identify and address bottlenecks, facilitate barrier removal, enhance project timelines, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of Salesforce, Smartsheet, and other project management tools
• PMP