Director of Construction Downsize and Remodels

LOCATION 1830 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016

Overview

Bring your experience to our growing Fortune 500 retail company and certified Great Place to Work! Burlington Stores is a nationally recognized retailer of high quality, branded merchandise at everyday low prices, with over 1000 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico and we are in search of a Director of Construction Downsize and Remodels to be a part of our growth. As an off-price retailer, we generate more than $9B in sales through our nationwide network of stores.

Our Director of Construction Downsize and Remodels will work closely with the Real Estate and Legal teams to provide strategic and tactical support to the program and will work closely with the VP of Facilities and senior leadership team to drive the overall strategy of the program to effectively support the Company’s rollout plan of 20-30 projects annually. Additionally, this Directorwill lead, coach and mentor the team and will provide clear and actionable objectives and develop teams to be independent while providing opportunities for growth.

A Day in the Life

Develop and communicate plans and expectations for the team while driving operational efficiencies and excellence across the organization

Develop the Project Management team, concentrating on improved focused, solution-oriented communication, between business partners, vendors, and contractors

Oversees the direction and completion of the master CPM construction timeline displaying the complete Project Life Cycle to aid all business partners in overall planning.

Develops team to effectively communicate with Landlords construction and Real Estate representatives to negotiate scope of work and all aspects of the deal to achieve the best occupancy for the Company. Leads by example and is continuously coaching team to improve.

Coordinates with Burlington vendors, AP, IT, SP business partners to ensure their scope and budgets are provided timely and that they understand the overall project schedule.

Evaluates risk assessment for the overall project timelines and milestones.

Oversees the development of project timelines from lease execution through design phase, interim store phase and final construction build out and turnover to Operations.

Develops and presents preliminary phasing plans and conduct meetings with Ops SVP, Store Planning and Landlord teams for review, comment and providing updates.

Participate in all pre bid meetings with GCs, Architect and PM to establish project timing, scope of work and alternates pricing. Present final project costs to VPFAC and Finance obtaining approval to award the project.

You’ll Come With

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

7 years of experience leading and managing downsize and remodel projects

Experience in successfully managing complex organizational initiatives involving multiple functions and multiple business areas. Includes the identification and articulation of problems, influencing decision-making process as well as delivery of expected results

Experience in leading multidiscipline, high-performance work teams/groups; ability to lead projects and project team members to successful goal achievement

Ability to travel to visit work sites, meet vendors and team meetings as needed.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Posting Number 2024-226983

Location US-NJ-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Workplace Type Hybrid

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Facilties/Maintenance

Evergreen Yes

Min USD $135,000.00/Annual

Mid USD $175,000.00/Annual