Position:     Retail Construction Project Manager, JACK & JONES
Reports to:    Country Retail Director, JACK & JONES
Location:     USA (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania)

Are you ready to ensure smooth running of store openings, renovations, relocations and closures while consistently maintaining quality costs and schedules? We want to meet you!
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Visual Merchandiser at JACK & JONES & JJXX, you will be responsible for executing merchandising plans, implementing retail activities, and ensuring each store delivers an inspiring customer experience. You’ll collaborate with store teams, track performance, and ensure the effective use of visual tools to create visually impactful spaces that support the growth of the brand.

PLAN & DELIVER RETAIL SPACES

• Oversee end-to-end project management for new store builds, remodels, and closures across various markets.
• Identify and evaluate potential store locations from a structural and strategic perspective. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align construction goals with brand expectations.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and track milestones through to handover.

DRIVE EFFICIENCY, COST CONTROL & COMPLIANCE 

• Ensure accurate project budgets and timelines, monitoring costs to prevent overruns.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with general contractors, architects, and vendors.
• Implement standardized construction processes and best practices across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and quality regulations throughout the construction process.
• Conduct on-site inspections to verify progress and adherence to project scope.
• Coordinate the successful handover of completed sites to Retail Operations teams.
• Manage the resolution of post-handover deficiencies with urgency and professionalism.

PARTNER ACROSS THE BUISNESS 

• Collaborate with Retail Design, Operations, IT, and Visual Merchandising to ensure cohesive store rollout.
• Act as the key point of contact between headquarters and field contractors.
• Work closely with Leasing and Real Estate teams to align construction with expansion strategy.
• Provide construction updates to senior leadership and other key stakeholders regularly.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in retail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.
• Expertise in budget control, cost tracking, and vendor negotiation. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to lead cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of construction codes, ADA, and safety regulations.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans and technical documents.
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license, ability to travel locally within the United States.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the U.S.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At BESTSELLER, we’ve got your back with benefits designed for your career growth and well-being:

• Get a competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Enjoy group insurance, a voluntary savings plan, a cell phone, and a laptop.
• Take advantage of 3 weeks of vacation, 5 “energizing” days, and 11 statutory holidays.
• 50% discount in our stores to treat yourself to your favourite fashion items.

Join us in shaping the industry!

We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to take down the advertisement, when our candidate is found. We are committed to diversity and provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity.
 

BESTSELLER US consists of dedicated colleagues with passion for fashion and driving growth. We take great pride in accelerating the future growth of our company, and want to be the best within our field, and we work hard to achieve our goals. Great products and people are our strongest asset, and we thrive in a dynamic environment with continuous focus on strengthening our competencies. BESTSELLER US is part of the worldwide fashion company BESTSELLER. For more information, please go to www.bestseller.com