Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

About the Store Construction Team

You will be part of the Store Development team responsible for designing, building and delivering retail experiences; this includes new construction, remodeling, and repairs and maintenance.

 Overview of the Project Manager, Store Construction role

You will have the opportunity to manage construction-related activities of William-Sonoma, Inc.'s retail stores reporting to the Director of Retail Construction. This includes new construction, remodeling, and miscellaneous related projects for all WSI brands.

 This role is on-site at our Corporate HQ in SF 4x a week.

 

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing a portfolio retail store construction projects including new, remodel, and capital improvements through managing an external team Prepares construction estimates, cost summaries, schedules, and reports for Director of Retail Construction Manages landlord negotiation and work letter process, reviews leases and submitted material for adherence to work letter and design timelines and intent Develop and maintain relationships with extensive external team includes construction project managers, vendors, architects, engineers, and general contractors Reviews design and location criteria with the real estate deal maker and design architects Evaluate potential projects for cost, schedule, and feasibility before submission to Real Estate Committee Conducts regular site visits during the survey, demo, buildout, and punch list phases of various jobs managing construction travel budget to plan Builds relationships with internal partners including Real Estate, Brand Management, Store Operations, Store Design, Visual Merchandising, Corporate Accounting, and purchasing Reviews value engineering of projects with the design team, procurement, and general contractors Coordinates with Purchasing Manager on the selection and delivery of owner provided items Requires extensive travel to job sites before, during, and after construction (roughly 20-30% travel)

Criteria

BA or BS degree  5+ years of experience in construction (within retail industry greatly preferred!) Experience reviewing and approving technical submittals Qualifying, selecting, and managing general contractors Monitoring and coordinating environmental testing and abatement issues Establishing construction estimates, budgets, and schedules Ability to prioritize multiple requests, multitask and manage time effectively Working knowledge of Prolog or Tango systems for asset management

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

 Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities  Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer  Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health 

 Your Journey in Continued Learning

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University   Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities  Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program Career development workshops and learning programs Speaker series

 

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration). 

The expected starting pay range for this position is $120,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.   

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