Retail Facility & Construction Manager

Retail Facility & Construction Manager

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. Position SAS has an opening for a Retail Facility & Construction Manager to lead the SAS organization in its store development. The strategist will be responsible for maintenance and development of the SAS retail store portfolio. This includes remodeling / refreshing of stores and store closings, relocation of stores, and maintaining the stores once opened by overseeing store repairs and coordinating their timely remodeling and refreshing.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the design and construction process to ensure activities are executed in accordance with establishment site requirements, contract parameters, budgets and schedules to achieve project completion on time and within budget. Oversee and manage design activities through in-house dcor designers, construction coordination, and external 3rd Party architects and engineers. Oversee projects for monitoring existing store refresh / remodel and dcor expenditures needs to establish refresh / model budgets and timelines. Communicate and collaborate with the retail team and other departments to ensure timely and effective openings of all new stores and to ensure refresh / remodel projects of existing stores go smoothly. Oversee the coordination of store repair needs by working with store managers, District Managers and the other departments.

Job Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments. Highly organized and detail oriented. Able to work effectively with the team on collaborative projects and work effectively and responsibly as an independent contributor with strong follow through. Must have respect for co-workers, their team and the company. Flexible to work in a dynamic ever-changing fast paced environment. Maintain respect and professionalism in dealings with peers, the Retail management team, associates, and customers. Display interpersonal communication with an ability to clearly express written or oral ideas. Able to work independently with solid follow through, accountability, and organization. Handle the pressure of deadlines in a professional manner. Must be able to accept and provide constructive critique.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand for 8 10 hours. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Travel approximately 10% of the time. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer, visual inspection, and prepare and analyze projects.

Education & Experience Requirements

A degree or certificate in business, construction, city planning or a related field. Five+ years' experience in store development / construction. Management experience required. Knowledgeable about ADA requirements, required permits, codes and compliance. Experienced in the apparel or footwear industry or another consumer retail industry is a plus.

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position's duties and other responsibilities may be assigned as the company deems necessary. SAS is an equal opportunity employer, and 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. No phone calls or agencies please.