Store Construction Project Manager-REMOTE - CONTRACT

The Opportunity

At Designer Brands, we believe every store tells a story—of craft, creativity, and the experience we want our customers to feel the moment they walk through the door. As a Store Construction Project Manager, you’ll bring those stories to life. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and central to how our physical spaces evolve. You’ll guide the full journey of each construction project—from the earliest drawings to the final walk-through, shaping spaces that reflect our brand and support our teams and customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project Leadership & Planning
  • Lead the competitive bidding process, including: Contractor evaluation and selection, Bid reviews, analysis, and award recommendations, Review and validate construction drawings for: Accuracy, Completeness, Brand alignment, Scope consistency
• Construction Administration
  • Manage day-to-day project tasks such as: Responding to RFIs, Reviewing and approving updates or submissions, Coordinating materials and delivery schedules, Maintaining up-to-date project timelines, Review and approve: Pay applications, Change orders, Budget adjustments or impacts
• On-Site Management & Quality Control
  • Conduct site visits to assess: Build quality, Progress against milestones, Contractor performance, Prepare and manage punch lists to ensure all items are completed accurately and on time, Oversee project close-out documentation and handoff, Travel up to 30% to support construction across regions
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication with: Internal partners, External contractors, Vendors, Design teams, Facilitate or participate in weekly construction and scheduling meetings, Lead weekly project calls focused on alignment across: Timeline, Scope, Deliverables, Provide proactive updates, including risk mitigation and solution-oriented recommendations

What You’ll Need

• Core Skills
  • Communication: Clear, effective verbal and written communication with home office teams, field teams, vendors, and contractors
  • Organization: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once
  • Financial acumen: Confidence managing budgets and tracking project spend
  • Technical proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Construction knowledge: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, Problem-solving: Ability to resolve or escalate issues quickly and thoughtfully, Team collaboration: Experience working with diverse teams and maximizing collective strengths, Leadership mindset: Inspire excellence and accountability across partners
• Qualifications
  • Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience as an Intern, Project Manager or Project Engineer preferred, Recent graduates of a construction management program may also be considered
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, Candidates with an unrelated bachelor’s degree may qualify with 5 years of relevant experience
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in retail or hospitality environments, Knowledge of capital budget approval processes, Experience with remodel or rollout programs, CAD experience is a plus