Retail Construction Project Manager - Raleigh, NC

Johnnie-O is a branded lifestyle apparel company, founded in 2005 in Santa Monica, CA, that embodies living your best life. Its blend of Southern California lifestyle coupled with a hint of East Coast tradition and Midwest grit creates a truly distinct point of view within the lifestyle apparel industry. Johnnie-O is a unique lifestyle apparel brand providing classic, casual pieces for men and boys. The brand fills a niche in the apparel marketplace between the traditional East Coast “preppy” brands and West Coast “surf” brands. The Johnnie-O brand is both a personality and an experience that can be described as fun, fresh, tongue-in-cheek, accessible, active and family-oriented. 

Johnnie-O is a fast-growing multi-channel apparel company. We seek to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share in the commitment, responsibility and discipline required to achieve our vision. Johnnie-O management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. We are a fun and dynamic bunch that are motivated in working to get the company to the next level. Our employees are smart, creative, and passionate individuals who meet the same superior standards we set for our products. We embrace talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It is our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. 

The Role
As Johnnie-O continues to expand its retail footprint, the Retail Construction Project Manager will support the end-to-end execution of new store openings, remodels, and other retail initiatives. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering with internal teams and external vendors to ensure projects open on time, on budget, and to brand standards. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while managing multiple projects at once.

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Reports To: Haley Crockett, VP, Retail

Responsibilities
 

• Front-End Real Estate Support
  • Participate in early site evaluations and provide construction feasibility input.
  • Review LOI/Lease terms related to delivery conditions, work letters, and construction timelines.
  • Partner with Real Estate and Legal to clarify requirements and support negotiations.
• Pre-Construction Planning
  • Coordinate site visits, measurements, and technical due diligence.
  • Facilitate distribution of site information and design materials to internal teams and external partners.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for drawings, layouts, and approvals.
  • Help develop project schedules and budgets across construction, fixtures, IT, and merchandising.
  • Support GC sourcing, bidding, and selection.
  • Coordinate installation of barricades, temporary walls, window graphics, and window wraps.
• Construction Oversight
  • Monitor on-site progress to ensure alignment with scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Conduct site visits, flag risks, and maintain clear weekly communication.
  • Review and route contractor pay applications and invoices.
  • Keep cross-functional teams aligned through opening.
• Post-Construction & Store Opening
  • Lead final walk-throughs and punch list management.
  • Oversee final inspections, CO, and landlord requirements.
  • Support Retail Ops with store setup, fixture installation, and opening readiness.
  • Provide light post-opening support as needed.
• Ongoing Responsibilities
  • Identify opportunities to improve construction and fixture processes.
  • Maintain vendor relationships and support facilities needs when required.
  • Help ensure consistency of brand standards across existing stores.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, schedules, and project files.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in retail construction, store development, facilities, or related project management.
• Strong understanding of retail construction, drawings, permitting, and landlord processes.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans and construction documents.
• Vendor and contractor negotiation experience.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple builds simultaneously.
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and cross-functional alignment skills.
• Willingness to travel for site walks and openings (approx. 30–40%).
   

Benefits & Compensation
 

• Full-Time/Salaried position plus bonus opportunities, paid time off, and paid holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life /Short-Term Disability Insurance benefits
• Employee discounts

Aside from a fun and unique working environment, johnnie-O offers a challenging career coupled with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We value our employee’s time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a generous time off policy including vacation, paid sick time, a retirement savings plan, bonus opportunities, and a generous employee discount. Casual dress policy, potential career growth and a family oriented working environment. 
 

To apply for this exciting job opportunity, please send your resume to: 

Katie.Stockton@johnnie-o.com

We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you!