Project Manager, Store Design

Project Manager, Store Design

Category : Real Estate & Development EmploymentType : Full-Time Location : NY-New York (Union Square) LocationType : Corporate JobLocation : New York, New York 10003

Job Summary : As Project Manager, Store Design, you will assist the Store Design team with managing aspects of new store buildings, existing store remodels and relays by resolving construction and facility issues, ensuring each project is delivered on time, to completion and to the required standard. As a key contributor and function as a liaison between the internal construction team, facilities team, as well as the general contractors assigned or acquired for each project. You have a passion for identifying process improvement, the optimal set up for a retail space and you understand how to efficiently align space and floor plans for Barnes & Noble stores. You have a keen ability to manage change and resolve conflict by communicating effectively with cross-functional teams. An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $100,000 - $125,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

What You Do :

• Visit new stores and project sites to ensure project deadlines are being met throughout the course of the project.
• Ensure fixture placement including register counters, lighting, misc. fixture fillers and finishing panels is set to standard.
• Work closely with APM, Field Team, construction crews, vendors, general contractors, and internal teams throughout project to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure store finishes and dcor packages are properly executed by contractor or trade as delivered by the Store Design team. This includes pin letters, track light positioning, hanging frames and posters, advising on window treatments, installing kid's character package, kids' department dcor, caf dcor, counters, lighting plans and placement and more.
• Manage project schedules, plans, checklists, and task details for each project.
• Manage outstanding punch list items, bringing the punch list to completion within 120 days of the new store opening or project completion date.
• Organize project specific meetings / calls with internal and external teams to review project specific progress and issues.
• Review, monthly, open service channel work orders and open issues log to ensure open issues are being addressed and show progress until completed.
• Identify common occurrences for process improvements.
• Direct postmortem meetings upon completion of each project to evaluate its success and identify process improvements, including assessing store map layout, fixture placement, flooring, and lighting opportunities.
• Provide support to store teams, Store Planning teams and Store Design team throughout a given project as needed.

Knowledge & Experience :

EEO Statement : Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.