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OVERVIEW:
The Capital and Special Projects Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing smallāscale construction, renovation, and facilities projects across multiple sites within a geographic region or national portfolio. This role ensures consistent delivery, quality, and compliance across all locations while managing aggressive timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. The project manager serves as the primary DKS liaison between internal partners, vendors, contractors, and site teams to deliver rapid, repeatable project rollouts at scale.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, budgets, and rollout plans for small projects (e.g., minor remodels, refreshes, equipment installs, ADA upgrades, fixture changes, infrastructure improvements).
Conduct site assessmentsāvirtual or ināpersonāto validate conditions and confirm project requirements.
Standardize rollout processes, documentation, and workflows to ensure consistency across all sites.
Execution & Delivery
Manage simultaneous projects across multiple locations, ensuring on time and on budget delivery.
Coordinate contractor mobilization, materials procurement, and shipping logistics.
Oversee daily project progress, addressing issues, delays, and change orders quickly and effectively.
Ensure quality control through regular site check-ins, punch lists, and close-out documentation.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for store operators, field leadership, corporate departments, and external partners.
Manage thirdāparty vendors, GCs, subcontractors, architects, and specialty trades.
Lead project kickoff calls, weekly updates, and post-project reviews.
Compliance, Safety & Standards
Ensure adherence to company design standards, specifications, and brand guidelines.
Maintain compliance with building codes, permits, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Promote safe work practices and verify contractor compliance with safety protocols.
Budget & Reporting
Create project budgets, evaluate bids, and track costs throughout the project lifecycle.
Approve invoices, negotiate pricing, and manage project financials to avoid overages.
Produce regular status reports, risk assessments, and executiveālevel updates.
Future Capital Planning
Assist in the development of Capital budgets for future years. Review store asset and lease data to develop a capital budget for Facilities. Ā Assist Energy Manager in production of the Facilities Project Book and Capital Budget book.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years experience
Facilities or Construction
General knowledge of building systems (HVAC, Electrical, Fire/Life Safety and Energy Management)
Facilities or Construction project management
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Negotiation Skills
Project Management Knowledge
Ability to manage vendors
Strong Detail Orientation
Proposal and Invoice Analysis
VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:
At DICKāS, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidatesĀ do not use AI toolsĀ (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.
To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:
Cameras must be onĀ during all virtual interviews.
AI tools are not permittedĀ to be used by the candidateĀ during any part of the interview process.
Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
If you have any questions or need accommodations, weāre here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!
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