Manager, Construction

This position requires you to be working in office, 3 days per week, from our Bala Cynwyd, PA office.

Position Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing multiple retail capital projects across the Pep Boys portfolio, including brownfield remodels, refresh programs, relocations, and select greenfield ground-up developments.

This role oversees projects from bidding through closeout and ensures delivery in accordance with approved scope, budget, schedule, and company standards. Reports to the Senior Construction Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Manage 5-10 concurrent retail construction projects in various phases
• Oversee brownfield remodels in operating store environments
• Manage select greenfield ground-up or redevelopment projects
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety, quality, and schedule
• Identify and escalate risks impacting cost, scope, or timeline

Budget & Cost Control

• Develop and validate detailed scopes of work
• Prepare and manage project budgets
• Monitor contingency usage and forecast cost-to-complete
• Review, negotiate, and document change orders
• Maintain accurate cost tracking and reporting

Bidding & Contractor Management

• Lead competitive bidding processes for brownfield and greenfield projects
• Evaluate contractor proposals and recommend award
• Manage General Contractor performance and contract compliance
• Resolve field conflicts and drive schedule recovery when required

Landlord & Site Coordination

• Coordinate with landlords on work letters and delivery obligations
• Oversee site and utility coordination for greenfield projects
• Interface with civil, structural, and MEP consultants during construction

Documentation & Reporting

• Manage RFIs, submittals, schedules, and project documentation
• Maintain accurate records in construction management platforms
• Provide regular project updates to Senior Construction Manager
• Ensure complete project documentation for audit and closeout

Closeout

• Drive punch list completion and substantial completion milestones
• Ensure receipt of COs, inspections, and final approvals
• Collect warranties, as-builts, lien waivers, and final documentation
• Reconcile final project costs

Education and Experience

• 7+ years of retail or commercial construction experience
• Direct experience managing brownfield remodels in operating retail environments
• Experience managing ground-up retail or redevelopment projects
• Experience managing projects ranging from $500K-$7M+
• Experience working with landlords, municipalities, and multi-discipline consultants
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, site work, and retail build-outs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong budget management and cost control capability
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
• Strong Excel skills for cost tracking and reporting
• Self-directed and highly accountable
• Strong contractor negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Comfortable managing projects in fast-paced, multi-site environments
• Clear communicator capable of presenting project updates to leadership
• Willingness to travel extensively

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, typing or writing
• Occasional standing and walking
• Walking sites under construction
• Frequent travel

Pep Boys is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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