Lead - Retail Construction Project Manager (Development Manager) at On | New York | Rezi

Lead - Retail Construction Project Manager (Development Manager) at On

Lead - Retail Construction Project Manager (Development Manager)

On · New York

4 days ago

Lead - Retail Construction Project Manager (Development Manager)

On · New York

4 days ago
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About the Role

Drive the tactical execution and end-to-end delivery of On’s retail stores, showrooms, and workplace environments across the Americas region. Own regional project lifecycles by balancing construction timelines, budgets, and vendor alignment while maintaining premium brand execution standards. Support regional expansion and bring On’s premium brand spaces to life.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end execution of assigned retail, showroom, and workplace construction projects across the Americas, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • Coordinate with external general contractors, architects, and local consultants to secure permits, manage bids, and oversee on-site construction progress.
  • Track and manage individual project CapEx budgets, performing value engineering and detailed cost control to maximize efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Partner closely with the Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, and IT teams to ensure seamless project handovers and operational readiness.
  • Identify and mitigate potential project risks, navigating local municipal regulations and construction bottlenecks to maintain execution velocity.
  • Maintain and update project management dashboards and tools, providing transparent status updates and data-driven insights to leadership.
  • Drive the localization of global design concepts, working with local suppliers to source premium materials that meet brand aesthetics and durability requirements.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of functional experience in construction management, retail development, architecture, or real estate project execution.
  • Hands-on experience managing retail rollouts, showroom buildouts, or complex tenant improvements within a premium or high-growth brand environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, material procurement, permitting processes, and local building codes across key Americas markets.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple project timelines and CapEx budgets simultaneously, leveraging analytical insights to optimize costs and scheduling.
  • Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships with general contractors, designers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to construction sites and regional hubs for quality assurance and control.

Location

  • Americas

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 6+ years

About the Company

  • At On, Real Estate Development is about more than securing spaces; it’s about building the future of our brand.
  • As part of the Finance team, we design, develop, and deliver global facilities for retail stores, partner locations, offices, and more.
  • We see real estate as a strategic growth driver, blending brand storytelling with operational excellence.
  • We don't follow traditional real estate practices; we build, grow, and empower teams to shape what's next.
  • Within the Americas division, we operate as a highly collaborative, fast-moving team focused on translating global standards into premium, locally-resonant physical experiences.