Real Estate Store Project Manager

The Real Estate Store Project Manager is responsible for oversight of each project assigned to them. This will include (but is not limited to) new store openings, relocations of stores, remodels of stores, expansions of stores, resets of stores, production room resets, installation of fixtures. During these projects the Real Estate Store Project Manager will be accountable not only for the timely completion of the project as outlined by expectations but will also be responsible for overall efficiency, housekeeping standards, and safety standards. The Real Estate Store Project Manager is responsible for clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and requirements for their reports on each project and for holding each accountable by setting specific performance expectations, personally following up, and giving consistent and candid feedback.

The Real Estate Store Project Manager is also responsible for the new store production team and will set daily expectations for that group and ensure it is aligned with the needs of each store project.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides professional, friendly, and courteous service to all third-party vendors/consultants inside the store, outside of the store, and over the phone.
• Effectively manage the third-party vendors that are assisting and doing work for the remodels and new buildouts.
• Works a flexible schedule set by the supervisor in support of the store opening, production, and closing operations including potential work on weekends.
• Maintains knowledge of merchandise and fixtures that need to be installed.
• Maintains dressing room standards.
• Maintains sales floor presentation, communicating to management need for additional or removal of product.
• Communicate and involve Goodwill internal departments as needed to deliver/approve final completion of project.
• Manage and involve Goodwill marketing on new signage (if needed) for new and remodel stores/ Coordinate with Facilities team to provide assistance when needed.
• Execute store security procedures and cost estimates for potential new equipment.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and timelines. Provide regular progress reports to executives.
• Secure necessary zoning approvals, permits, and ensure compliance with local regulations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Works in coordination with the Sr Director of Real Estate to establish written project plans that are date specific for each assigned project.
• Experience with project management software, scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project), and budgeting software.
• Ensure proper level of staffing with coordination with Facilities team to help finalize items that can be done in-house.
• Works in conjunction with Executive leadership to establish potential needs for new stores and assists.
• Participates when needed and potentially leads in property committee meetings, layout meetings and construction meetings as directed.
• Plans the employee needs for each project and arranges for adequate staffing for the period needed to complete the project on time and within expected guidelines while minimizing any disruption to an operating store during a project.
• Ensure standards for organization and visual appearance are met.
• Creates a high-performance culture during his/her projects by setting clear expectations and targets and holding the team accountable through appropriate and prompt feedback.
• Demonstrates ethics and comply with Corporate Compliance Program.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Ability to work in both a climate and non-climate-controlled environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• The ability to cope with and tolerate moderate levels of stress is also a necessity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a telephone/key board and tools.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.