Job Description

Head of Construction

Glendale, CA

POP MART, founded in 2010 (SEHK: 9992), is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, designer toy culture evangelism, and strategic investments, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain, allowing artists to focus solely on their craft and giving stage to talent from all over the world. With 4,000+ employees worldwide, POP MART has successfully set foot in more than 23 countries and regions, serving a diverse audience of cultural pioneers and art fans.

What You Will Achieve

• Manage construction work and project execution through all phases, from giving input on the feasibility of projects to the handover to the store management team.
• Understand POP MART store layout criteria, scope, and requirements.
• Manage project budgets, and schedules, and ensure landlord handover conditions meet POP MART standards in collaboration with external project management firms and the real estate team.
• Manage a team consisting of project managers, facilities manager and coordinator.
• Collaborate with other teams (design, real estate, operations, procurement, etc) to achieve company goals and encourage open communication.
• Ensure and review GC's detailed project plans and deliverables, including clear permitting processes and timelines. Leverage external project management firms throughout the process.
• Ensure timely delivery of all Owner Furnished Items (OFI) for project completion, collaborating closely with relevant team leaders.
• Promptly escalate timing and quality issues to prevent time and cost overruns.
• Develop appropriate project schedules and ensure budget, timeline, quality, and safety are all delivered/met for each project.
• Select GC and architect for each project after evaluating proposals that include project plans, costs, and qualifications.
• Lead site walkthrough through the entire project life cycle, from initial costing through final handover to the store team. Identify risks related to time and budget, resolve all on-site issues, and ensure perfect delivery.
• Work together with the store design team and local architect to solve issues on site.
• Understand all local code requirements and make sure all vendors deliver accordingly.
• Execute final inspection working together with the construction manager before handover to store the operation team.
• Lead post-project analysis and discussions. Identify opportunities and strive for continual process improvement.
• Explain all variances to budget and timeline, as needed. Make sure to focus on root causes and resolving actions.
• Ensure timely approval and payment of all invoices, working with the HQ team.

What You Will Need

• BA/BS required (Preferred in Construction Management).
• 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience (preferably in high-end retail).
• Ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of complexity simultaneously.
• A general knowledge of standard operating procedures in regard to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Proven ability to manage outside project management firms; familiarity with both UNION and Non-UNION based vendors, contractors, and Mall Personnel (Simon, Macerich, Brookfield, Westfield, Taubman, etc.).
• Solid understanding of flagship and standard stores requirements and solid experience in rolling out many stores simultaneously
• Ability to read architectural plans and schematic drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, primarily Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and MS Project.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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