Sr. Project Manager, Field Construction

"Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn Status: Full-time/100% on-site Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 annually Position Summary Kith is seeking a Field Construction Senior Manager. This role will be responsible for the realization of all KITH locations – inclusive of offices, brick and mortar and shop in shops. Under the direction of the Head of Global Store Expansion, build out concepts in line with brand vision and oversee third party vendors. Responsibilities Lead the design and construction of all new KITH retail stores. Work closely with the KITH design team to develop design concepts which capture the brand's vision. Ensure quality control by reviewing multiple drawings sets, shop drawings and coordinated plans prior to approval. Experience in coordinating the needs of multiple teams such as visual merchandising, operations, IT and marketing is vital for this role. Have a strong understanding of local building codes, lease agreements, construction schedules, budgets and reporting. Engage with consultants, AORs and GCs to progress the permitting and construction stages of each project. You will require the ability to draft, own and maintain requests for proposals, bid documents, bid leveling sheets, submittals and cost reports. Create risk registers to identify and mitigate potential project risks and ensure the team is prepared for various situations Play an active role on site to ensure the progress from the GC, subcontractors and vendors are aligning with the construction schedule. Be able to think on your feet when problems arise on site and create quick solutions for the project to progress. Have strong communication skills and understand how to approach different situations with different teams. Be able to close out projects in a quick and efficient manner including punchlist, financial closeout and lien releases. Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all current retail stores and be able to prioritize issues that would affect staff and/or trade. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required in either architecture, construction management or similar7+years of professional experience as a project managerPrior experience must include brick and mortar retailKnowledge of CAD drafting and MS officeUnderstanding of building code requirementsStrong communication skills - being proactive in reporting the Expansion teams work to the wider business. Ability to lead a team. Understanding of the strengths of each of your team members and how to utilize them effectively to deliver each project. Personal Characteristics Keen: Works with high attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of an assignment, project and/or process are thought through, addressed and delivered for optimal results. Innovative: Works with forward-thinking, solution-orientated mindset; ensuring projects, processes and procedures are built out for long-term and within Brand's best interest. Team Player: Works well cross-functionally, and amongst their teams; ensuring that all decisions made are shared as a collective effort, with a high level of awareness of impact on others. Tends to be a voice of guidance. Heart: Works with passion and care; ensuring that strong ethics and empathy are behaviors continuously exuded. Additionally, their behavior is the best reflection of the Brand's vision, mission and goals. Tenacious: Understands the nature of luxury retail construction and does whatever it takes to get the project finished on time. 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. The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact. 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. All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent."