NSO Project Manager

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Project Manager overseeing new shop openings for Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Leading design, execution, and coordination of projects in retail construction environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within retail construction, including budget management, value engineering, and vendor relations. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery aligns with quality, timing, and budget expectations.

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Project Management ExperienceConstruction Budget ManagementValue EngineeringVendor ManagementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DefinitionChange Order ManagementMilestone TrackingDocument Quality AssuranceBidding Process Management

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedOrganizational CompetenceTime ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGoogle DocsAdobe AcrobatBluebeam Revu

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Retail ConstructionStore Development ProcessesPortfolio ManagementClient Relations3rd Party Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Process Architect & engineer (A&E) selection
Input Prescribe document format and content expectations
A&E cost controls
Periodic evaluation of A&E partner teams
Maintain milestone development schedule
Define appropriate cross functional touch points
Lead value engineering efforts
Define A&E and GC project scopes
Ensure A&E deliverable timing
Ensure document quality (drawing reviews)
Award contracts
Validate and approve change orders & work authorizations
Ensure project comms keep pace with schedule
Communicate schedule status internally
Communicate project budget status internally
Balance work loads
Ensure "Bang for Buck" with partners
Ensure project delivery timing, quality, and budget
Site visits to ensure quality and timing expectations
Assemble best in class (BIC) project teams (GC, vendors, A&E)
"Kaizen" all aspects of design and construction
Manage bidding process & comms
Ensure bids are complete and on time
Ensure project awards are in line with project schedules
Update project budget tracking documents
Update milestone tracking documents
Ensure change orders are logged and tracked
Ensure RFI/RFCs are tracked and logged
Ensure submittals are logged and tracked
Coordinate project team meetings
Ensure weekly reporting is complete logged and tracked
Manage invoicing
Manage closeout 3rd Party Coordination
Coordinate schedules with vendors (i.e. Signage, AV, Telecom, etc.)
Manage 3rd party RFP
Manage 3rd party invoicing
Manage 3rd party budget tracking
Deliver clear turnover expectations
Develop/improve T/O systems and tools through cross functional collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5 years project management experience within a retail construction environment
Demonstrated experience in creating/managing a portfolio of projects from identification through to project close-out.
Experience managing construction budgets, value engineering conversations and negotiating change orders.
Must be versatile and able to manage multiple projects in various stages at any one time in the life cycle of a project.
Practiced in store development processes, vendor management and client relations.
Highly motivated, creative, detail oriented, and dependable.
Open to learn and accessible to all levels of the organization.
Possess organizational, time management, and troubleshooting competence.
Excellent team player, and capability to work independently.
Superb communication skills – verbal and written.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize program needs with constantly changing priorities.
Travel will be required to markets and store sites pre, during and post construction (up to 40% of your time).
Proactive and solution oriented.
Preferred software skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs/Sheets/Keep/Slides, Adobe Acrobat &/or Bluebeam Revu

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Excellent insurance (health, dental, vision)
Paid time off, including sick, vacation, and holiday pay
401k participation and 4% match on 401k contributions after 3 months of employment
A one-month paid sabbatical after 3 years of continuous service
Annual paid day to volunteer for a non-profit organization that matters to you
50% discount at Jeni’s Scoop Shops and online