Junior Construction Project Manager

Who We Are

Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We’re proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone. To learn more about our purpose and values, visit our career site at https://careers.reece.com/us/

Purpose

The Junior Construction Project Manager supports the management of property construction, relocations, and remodels across the United States. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in ensuring that all stores are constructed in accordance with company design standards to uphold the customer experience and brand integrity of Reece. This is a development-focused role that works closely with senior Construction Managers, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to gain exposure to all phases of construction delivery, including planning, execution, financial tracking, FF&E coordination, and project closeout. All core skills will be taught with the assistance, guidance, and review of senior management as the individual develops in the role.

Key Responsibilities

 Design / Construction Support

·        Assist in the planning, coordination, and oversight of construction work for new builds, remodels, and relocations

·        Support scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement activities under the direction of senior managers

·        Help track capital project budgets including feasibility studies, cost estimates, approvals, invoicing, and closeout

·        Assist with monthly reporting, forecasting, and schedule tracking for active projects

·        Support coordination across centralized workstreams (IT, marketing, operations, supply chain, HR, fleet, procurement, facilities)

·        Help maintain critical project milestones and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders

·        Support value engineering efforts, cost controls, and continuous improvement initiatives

·        Assist with lease-related construction requirements and coordination with real estate as needed

·        Help document and refine construction processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and cost performance

·        Participate in DMAIC or other continuous improvement efforts as assigned

Field & Site Support

·        Visit branches and job sites as required to observe work in progress and assist with documenting issues or risks

·        Support compliance with brand standards, building codes, and safety requirements

·        Assist in identifying and reporting non-conformance issues in the field

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)

·        Assist with coordination, tracking, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment

·        Support delivery scheduling, site coordination, and verification of installations against approved plans

·        Help resolve field issues related to FF&E placement or readiness for store opening

Project Closeout & Financial Support

·        Assist with project closeout including punch list tracking, documentation collection, and final invoicing

·        Support compilation of closeout packages (as-builts, warranties, permits, O&M manuals, inspections)

·        Assist with preparation and tracking of Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance reimbursement submissions

·        Help verify invoices, lien waivers, and required documentation for landlord reimbursements

·        Maintain organized digital and physical project records in accordance with company standards

Contractor Agreements / Relationships

·        Assist in maintaining relationships with prequalified contractors, vendors, and suppliers

·        Support administration of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Scopes of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

·        Help evaluate contractor performance and document feedback as directed

·        Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners in a professional manner

·        Support compliance with OSHA, OHS, and applicable building codes on all projects

Key Competencies and Skills Required

·        Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks as directed

·        Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation

·        Basic understanding of construction processes, contracts, and drawings (training provided)

·        Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Minimum Qualifications

·        3-5 years' experience as a tenant/owner’s construction manager with ground-up construction experience

Preferred Qualifications

·         Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Engineering or Construction preferred

Our commitment to excellent customer service is just part of our story.  We’re also dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our associates! One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of high-quality benefits for our associates and their families.

All full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• 401(k) Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holidays

• Parental Leave

Voluntary benefits:

• Vision

• Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream

We're an equal opportunity employer and we welcome diversity and inclusion! Reece USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer— Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, and any other status protected by law.