Construction Project Manager

About the Store Construction Team

You will be part of the Store Development team responsible for designing, building and delivering retail experiences; this includes new construction, remodeling, and repairs and maintenance.

Overview of the Project Manager, Store Construction role

You will have the opportunity to manage construction-related activities of William-Sonoma, Inc.'s retail stores reporting to the Director of Retail Construction. This includes new construction, remodeling, and miscellaneous related projects for all WSI brands.

 This role is on-site at our Corporate HQ in SF 4x a week.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing a portfolio retail store construction projects including new, remodel, and capital improvements through managing an external team


• Prepares construction estimates, cost summaries, schedules, and reports for Director of Retail Construction


• Manages landlord negotiation and work letter process, reviews leases and submitted material for adherence to work letter and design timelines and intent


• Develop and maintain relationships with extensive external team includes construction project managers, vendors, architects, engineers, and general contractors


• Reviews design and location criteria with the real estate deal maker and design architects


• Evaluate potential projects for cost, schedule, and feasibility before submission to Real Estate Committee


• Conducts regular site visits during the survey, demo, buildout, and punch list phases of various jobs managing construction travel budget to plan


• Builds relationships with internal partners including Real Estate, Brand Management, Store Operations, Store Design, Visual Merchandising, Corporate Accounting, and purchasing


• Reviews value engineering of projects with the design team, procurement, and general contractors


• Coordinates with Purchasing Manager on the selection and delivery of owner provided items


• Requires extensive travel to job sites before, during, and after construction (roughly 20-30% travel)

Criteria

• BA or BS degree 


• 5+ years of experience in construction (within retail industry greatly preferred!)


• Experience reviewing and approving technical submittals


• Qualifying, selecting, and managing general contractors


• Monitoring and coordinating environmental testing and abatement issues


• Establishing construction estimates, budgets, and schedules


• Ability to prioritize multiple requests, multitask and manage time effectively


• Working knowledge of Prolog or Tango systems for asset management

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands


• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities 


• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer 


• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits


• Tax-free commuter benefits


• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health 

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University  


• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 


• Resources for self-development


• Advisor (Mentor) program


• Career development workshops and learning programs


• Speaker series

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$110,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.  

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