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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all phases of construction projects, with a primary focus on project scheduling, project controls, reporting, and coordination of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and Owner Furnished Owner Installed (OFOI) items. This role ensures projects are executed in alignment with established schedules, budgets, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives. The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and installation teams to support successful project outcomes, including the coordination of fixtures, graphics, signage, millwork, aquarium systems, specialty theming elements, IT infrastructure, security systems, and operational equipment.
The Construction Project Manager provides project coordination, documentation, reporting, and procurement tracking support for construction projects and escalates budget, schedule, contract, and change management issues to senior leadership for review and approval.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages multiple construction projects from pre-construction through project close-out.

• Develops, maintains, and updates detailed project schedules to ensure timely completion of all construction milestones.

• Assists with project billing administration by tracking invoices, change orders, commitments, and project costs while maintaining accurate project records and reporting.

• Coordinates the procurement, delivery, storage, installation, commissioning, and turnover of all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and Owner Furnished Owner Installed (OFOI) items, including fixtures, graphics, signage, millwork, aquarium systems, specialty theming elements, IT equipment, security systems, operational equipment, and other owner-furnished assets.

• Develops and maintains integrated project schedules that incorporate construction activities, vendor fabrication timelines, OFCI/OFOI deliveries, owner installations, and contractor installation activities.

• Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, specialty installers, and internal teams to ensure project requirements, schedules, and installation sequencing are met.

• Tracks procurement status, long-lead items, delivery schedules, and installation readiness for all owner-furnished components and proactively identifies potential schedule impacts.

• Monitors project budgets, schedule performance, and project metrics and reports potential cost impacts, schedule variances, and project risks to leadership.

• Ensures all work complies with applicable building codes, safety regulations, company standards, and project specifications.

• Conducts site visits and project progress meetings to ensure alignment and accountability across project teams.

• Prepares and communicates regular project status reports, including updates on schedule, budget status, procurement activities, OFCI/OFOI status, project risks, and key issues.

• Maintains project documentation, logs, schedules, meeting minutes, action item lists, and reporting tools to support project execution.

• Supports bid administration, project documentation, vendor coordination, and installation responsibilities between contractors and owner-directed vendors.

• Champions a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.

• Manages project close-out activities, including punch list completion, turnover documentation, warranty tracking, and verification of all OFCI/OFOI installations.

• Escalates budget, contract, change order, schedule, and project risk issues to senior leadership for review and resolution.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 3-5 years of experience supporting or managing construction projects within retail, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, or similar environments.

• Demonstrated experience with project scheduling tools, project documentation, reporting processes, and coordination of owner-furnished equipment, fixtures, technology systems, signage, graphics, and specialty installations.

• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, contractors, and specialty installers in a fast-paced project environment.

• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, procurement processes, and industry best practices.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience tracking project documentation, schedules, budgets, change order logs, and installation scopes of work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Understanding of construction budgets, cost tracking, forecasting concepts, project financial reporting, and project controls.

• Thorough understanding of project scheduling, procurement coordination, and construction sequencing.

• Knowledge of OFCI and OFOI management, including procurement tracking, logistics, warehousing, delivery coordination, installation sequencing, commissioning, turnover requirements, and warranty management.

• Understanding of fixture installation, retail graphics and signage programs, millwork, aquarium systems, specialty theming elements, IT infrastructure, security systems, and operational equipment integration within construction projects.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholder groups, vendors, contractors, consultants, and owner teams to achieve project milestones and operational readiness objectives.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction/project management software.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (estimated 30-50%)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly completes computer work and sits.
• Occasionally walks and stands.

• Seldomly or never lifts up to 50lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
MANAGEMENT LEVEL:

• Individual Contributor

Role is typically full-time.
Role requires email access.
Role rarely works remote.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
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