Project Manager, Field Construction & Facilities
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Location: HQ- Williamsburg, BK Status: Full-Time Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 Position Summary: This role is a hybrid project management and facilities management position at Kith. You will be working on special projects within the Expansion organization, primarily focused on new store construction as well as maintenance/repairs of existing stores. The role requires detailed communications to ensure all parties involved with a live retail operation are properly notified of the work taking place. Understanding of maintenance, repairs, and project management for KITH is required and responsibilities will include the development and implementation of preventive maintenance plans for all stores. Budget planning and invoice management for each store is crucial to the role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Project & Facilities Management Work with the Senior Construction Manager to deliver new projects from Initiation through to Closeout. Review design drawings and specifications for each project and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure that each store is designed to the business' satisfaction. Ability to read drawing sets is crucial. Act as on-site manager during the construction phases of each project and be the lead communicator between the General Contractor and KITH. Manage project schedules and ensure deadlines that have been communicated are met. Coordinate project work with live operation retail, food & beverage, and security teams Track, document, and upload all work that has been completed into our Asset Management portal. Perform thorough walk-throughs for repairs and maintenance, and providing detailed scopes with pricing for leadership review Track budgets for construction and maintenance across all projects and ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner. Assist in budget and expense planning annually for Opex R&M and Capex projects, meeting financial goals while maintaining KITH standards. Use historical expense data and vendor contracts for new store growth planning. Participate in quarterly reviews and planning sessions for Facilities and project management. Assess and improve vendor relationships and contracts, working with the Procurement team to drive service improvements and efficiencies. Manage planned and unplanned repairs and maintenance needs. Oversee cleaning program scope and contracts. Financial / Construction Administration Review lease exhibits, various vendor proposals, and other documentation related to construction processes and budget management. Manage financial documents in relation to budget per project i.e. input all budget numbers, signed contract numbers, and final billed invoices per vendor per project Prepare Financial Weekly Report Manage Construction Payables document, work cross functionally with Controller on payouts, identify what invoices are Urgent and what invoices can be set on a Net 15/Net 30 projection for accounting team Prepare leveling documents per sub trade as applicable, manage Change Order approvals & Change Order tracker, and review and approve quotes as needed Execute and manage the project closeout process involving all documentation and coordination for GCs, OFCI vendors, and Kith Operations, Facilities and Finance teams Facilitate weekly project meetings with designers and manage meeting minutes. QUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years of experience in retail construction project management Tenured in managing multiple projects and budgets at once Experienced in the luxury or specialty retail store development industry Strong analytical, scheduling, and computer skill sets Organized person with strong attention to detail An excellent communicator with good intrapersonal skills Experienced in vendor management and the facilitation of diverse teams of internal and external partners Experience in reviewing vendor invoices, contracts, and bids Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Procore, and Asana NYC based Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) Who We Are Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators. Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul. KITH is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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