Project Manager

Description

Job title: Project Manager

FLSA status: Exempt

Department: Construction

Reports to: VP of Development          

This is not a remote position. The role is based on-site at our corporate headquarters in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Position summary: The Project Manager leads the successful planning and execution of new builds, remodels, renovations, and capital improvement projects across store facilities, the distribution center, and offices. This role focuses on strategic coordination, budget and schedule management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional communication to ensure projects meet business objectives on time and within budget. The Project Manager partners closely with the Construction Manager and other internal teams to align field activities with overall project goals while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. 

General Purpose: To plan, organize, and manage construction-related projects from initiation through closeout. The Project Manager develops detailed scopes, budgets, and schedules in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors, driving efficient project delivery with minimal disruption to business operations. This role supports long-term asset planning and fosters collaborative relationships across departments.

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in facilities or capital improvement projects
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Bluebeam required
• Experience with Revit and CAD preferred
• Ability to read and interpret project scopes, schedules, and vendor proposals
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills
• PMP certification preferred
• Familiarity with construction processes and terminology (preferred, not required)

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and close-out of new builds, remodels, renovations, and capital improvement projects
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules collaboratively with internal stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, delays, and budget variances
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, consultants, and the Construction Manager to ensure milestones are met and site activities align with project objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key departments (Operations, Facilities, Finance, IT, etc.) to ensure project alignment and minimize operational disruptions
• Communicate project status updates regularly to leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain organized tracking of project tasks, open items, and documentation including RFPs, contracts, change orders, and reports
• Facilitate project kickoff and post-mortem reviews for continuous improvement
• Analyze completed projects for return on investment (ROI) and lessons learned
• Support preventive maintenance initiatives and long-term asset planning efforts
• Ensure safety and compliance considerations are integrated early in project planning and maintained through project closeout documentation
• Champion the “Living Brand” by fostering professionalism, integrity, and customer focus
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service orientation and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

Previous retail experience

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical  Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color      vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Work Environment: Must have flexibility to work all shifts, all days of the week, when necessary. Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures for minimum of 30-minute intervals. Exposure to cleaning solvents.