Charlotte, NC, United States of America
10 hours ago
Director, Store Planning & Design

This individual is accountable for analyzing potential retail construction projects, performing cost estimates, and making professional recommendations pertaining to the scope of work. This individual manages the construction accounting activities for 50+/- capital projects annually. Acting as a project manager, this individual will also manage the Master Planning Schedule and act as the schedule gatekeeper; The Store Planning and Construction department is responsible for assessing potential projects, planning and designing the interior and exterior of buildings, managing the construction and fixture and implementation process, facilitating owner purchased fixture and material programs, and managing construction accounting functions for new stores, remodels projects, and rollout programs.

Budgeting / Estimating

* Introduce software and /or develop programs for construction estimating and budgeting

* Build and maintain a database of historical project cost data

* Perform due diligence and prepare budget recommendations for future projects

* Provide analysis and recommendations for a scope of work based on knowledge of retail strategies and construction costs

Job Cost Accounting

* Introduce software and /or develop programs to manage the construction accounting function for approved projects. (Currently using Timberline)

* Prepare the “post-bid” cost collection and budget comparisons. (Assist with the bid process)

* Manage the construction cost-accounting process for all active projects. This included

* setting up budgets, contracts, purchase orders, invoices and payments, change orders, etc

* Work closely with other departments including Finance, Tax and Legal to provide necessary construction cost forecasting, cost reports, etc

* Work closely with other departments who support the construction projects including Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Energy Management and IT

Master Schedules

* Understand planning and construction schedule durations, the relationship between activities and the complexity associated with multiple projects

* Introduce software and /or develop programs for the Store Planning & Construction master scheduling process

* Manage the Master Schedule (working with the Planning & Construction teams). Professionally communicate relevant information across multiple channels of the Belk organization

* Build and maintain a database of historical project schedule data

On Boarding / Training

* Acclimate themselves to the Belk portfolio of stores

* Acclimate themselves with the typical Belk prototype store planning criteria

* Acclimate themselves to the typical Belk construction process and procedures

* Acclimate themselves to the Belk organization. Focus on the Store Planning partners such as the support team (LP, EM, RE, IT, …), the merchant team and the Division teams

* Function as part of the Store Planning leadership team

Special projects and other duties as assigned

All employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Support VP in executing short-term (tactical) and long-term (strategic) plans

Poor performance (failure to meet objectives) may result in the failure of major programs or initiatives and the company's ability to achieve annual or future goals

Represents the organizational unit as prime internal and external contact on contracts or operations. Conducts briefings and technical meetings for top management and customer representatives. Interacts with equivalent level managers concerning matters of significance to the company

Approximate number of FTE- Full Time Equivalent direct reports (30 standard hours or more per week): 0-1

People manager responsibilities, including, but not limited to: hiring decisions, performance management (appraisals/goals/corrective action/coaching/development), training, and/or scheduling. : Yes

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

 

Bachelor's Degree

 

Required

 

 

Specific Degree: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting or a related program

Required

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

 

 

equivalent years of experience

Required

 

4-6 years

applicable experience

Required

 

 

Experienced with developing and leading a sustainability program including both energy saving initiatives as well as recycling, conservation and customer facing initiatives

Required

 

 

Experience with LEED certified construction practices

Required

 

 

Extensive experience and knowledge of project management software programs, and job-cost accounting software programs

Required

 

 

Demonstrated experience working as a leader in a complex organization with multi-hundred retail locations

Required

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Leads multiple process owners who manage processes end to end. Provides guidance and strategic direction to the team

Extensive knowledge of construction cost estimating data and programs

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of architecture, engineering, and construction management

Schedules and workflow

Contract terms and negotiations and applicable laws, rules and regulations

Excellent project management, financial analysis, and strategic planning skills required, as well as effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

 

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI

Specific Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute

Upon Hire

Required

 

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