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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. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving challenges in real time, collaborating across disciplines, and seeing your work come alive in stores across the country. This position is a full-time CONTRACT role that is REMOTE.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the competitive bidding process
Review and validate construction drawings
Manage day-to-day project tasks such as responding to RFIs, reviewing and approving updates, coordinating materials and delivery schedules, maintaining project timelines
Review and approve pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments
Conduct site visits to assess build quality
Manage contractor performance
Prepare and manage punch lists
Oversee project close-out documentation and handoff
Travel up to 30% to support construction across regions
Maintain clear, consistent communication with internal partners, external contractors, vendors, and design teams
Facilitate or participate in weekly construction and scheduling meetings
Lead weekly project calls focused on alignment across timeline, scope, and deliverables
Provide proactive updates, including risk mitigation and solution-oriented recommendations
Requirements:
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
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