Overview
Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead pre-construction planning for retail capital projects. This role is responsible for developing accurate budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and ensuring a smooth / efficient transition to the functional teams. The ideal candidate brings strong estimating expertise and cross-functional coordination skills.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Landlord teams to gather upfront data for analysis (As-builts, environmental reports, utility plans, building assessments, required vendors, etc).
- Lead pre-construction efforts including scope definition, cost estimating, and schedule development.
- Develop and manage project budgets aligned with capital planning goals.
- Stay current on construction cost trends, labor / material pricing, and macroeconomic developments that may impact project feasibility, budgeting, and capital planning.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project feasibility and alignment.
- Conduct value engineering to meet budget constraints with a focus on maintaining design intent.
- Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Track and report on project pipeline, KPIs, and budget performance using Power BI and Smartsheet.
- Facilitate project kickoff, design reviews, and post-mortem meetings.
- Maintain and improve pre-construction standards and documentation processes.
- Create, review, negotiate and approve Landlord Work Letters for all assigned locations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in retail construction or general contracting.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet.Strong understanding of construction drawings, permitting, and retail development lifecycle.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Excellent planning, scheduling and follow-up skills - high-level knowledge of construction building and costing practices and processesAbility to actively solicit and gather information required to inform and support the due diligence and budgeting process.Ability to travel 10%-20% on a regular monthly basis, as needed and with occasional overnight stays required.Core Competencies
Project EstimationConflict ManagementDealing with AmbiguityDrive for ResultsEthics and ValuesIntegrity and TrustOrganizational AgilityProblem SolvingProcess ManagementSelf-KnowledgeStrategic AgilityTools & Systems
Power BISmartsheetMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)Access or other project databasesAutoCAD or Revit (preferred)Benefits
The annual base salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits :
Employee DiscountPaid Time OffMedical | Dental | Vision Coverage401(k) | Roth 401(k)Stock Purchase PlanLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountOpportunities for AdvancementTuition Reimbursement for Qualified CoursesStrong Company CultureEmployee Resource GroupsJ-18808-Ljbffr