Job Description
Project Manager – Store Refurbishments
Work hours: General Business hours Location: 4000 LUXOTTICA PL, Mason, OH 45040 Hybrid (2-3x a week) Pay Rate: $32.00/hr Paid Weekly! Contract Length: 6 months (Extension/Conversion possible, based on performance, Business need) Start Date: 10/19/2026
Specific Skills Needed
- Preferred Bachelor of Science degree or related field
- Preferred experience in Retail Construction / Project Management with responsibility for directly managing multiple outside resources within a multi-brand business
- Excellent problem solver
- Diligent and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Excellent scheduling and workload management skills
- Ability to be flexible and adjust to complex work environment
- Project Management Software knowledge (Microsoft Projects, Smart Sheets, Autodesk Forma, Procore, etc.)
- Years of Experience: 3 to 5
General Function
The Manager Store Maintenance - Projects position drives capital and operational projects through the development, bidding, execution, and closeout processes for all assigned projects and programs. Working with outside vendors and contractors to execute delivering on time and within budget. Accountable for the accurate, reliable collection and documentation of all project information.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage accurately Master Schedule, Construction Schedules, Budget Oversight and Resource Management.
- Is self-confident, decisive, collaborative and builds relationships, as well as displays excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external business partners.
- Partner with Store Construction and Design to review plans and construction documents to provide feedback, guidance, direction and ensure compliance to Brand standards and budget.
- Partner with procurement to draft accurate Request For Proposal documentation for project bidding and provide responses to all requests for clarification during the bidding process.
- Partner with procurement to qualify bid submittals, provide comparative bid submittal analysis, and present recommendations for vendor award.
- Draft and present proposals to the Director of Store Maintenance and executive leadership.
- Lead flawless execution of assigned programs, including driving for results from all external vendors and cross functional partners.
- Responsible for the coordination of preconstruction conference calls, drafting of phasing schedules, and alignment of all internal and external business parnters.
- Oversees the management of the project budgets, actual expenditures, and change orders.
- Regular review of all project photos and documentation to ensure the construction schedule is being met.
- Timely communication of issues to leadership and Brand point of contact, as required to support the project.
- Ability to work across multiple brands, understanding their unique traits, and how to apply best in class processes across all.
- Understanding of brand strategies and how they impact the store experience.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, Marketing, Media, Communications or Business
- Minimum 3 years of experience in PR (agency or in-house)
- Full time contractor role, 40 hours per week with 3 days per week in NYC office - able to work evenings and weekends, when applicable
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Outstanding logistics, project-management and follow-up skills
- Existing knowledge of and desire to learn more about the PR, media and influencer landscapes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Highly organized, self-starter, strong initiative
- Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize workload
- Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Retail Construction / Project Management with responsibility for directly managing multiple outside resources within a multi-brand business
- Ability to think strategically and innovatively
- Excellent problem solver • Diligent and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and communication skills • Excellent scheduling and workload management skills
- Excellent people manager with ability to drive high quality results in all aspects of Project Management
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents
- Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project etc., as required to perform responsibilities and effectively communicate with all resources
Preferred Qualifications
• PMP Certification • Direct exposure and interaction with cross-functional teams and Corporate senior leadership.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, 3 days per week