Retail Design Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Retail Design Manager to join the multi-billion dollar construction project at JFK Airport. The Retail Design Manager will be responsible for ensuring the tenants adhere to their design & build schedules and for the overall quality of each tenant's design and construction on the JFK Terminal 1 Redevelopment Program. Act as the representative to the tenants and the tenant's representative to internal departments such as: Leasing, Development, Construction, Design and Operations; and external entities such as local governmental authorities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform tenant coordination duties to ensure projects open on time and within budget.
• Manage the tenant program and track/report progress using the Tenant Status Report (TSR).
• Ensure tenants are on schedule with their deliverables and schedule milestones.
• Proactively coordinate tenant/lease requirements with the base building documents and specifications throughout the documentation and construction process.
• Review each tenant's Design Concept Submittals for Tenant Design Criteria compliance and monitor subsequent submittals for continued compliance.
• Perform design/plan reviews with guidance from the Retail Design Manager.
• Perform due diligence for leasing in terms of space condition and available utilities for spaces to be leased.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the airports within the region including specific logistics, architectural, ADA, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and fire alarm codes and requirements.
• Assist Design Director/Manager in development of Tenant Design Criteria for new projects based on the base building architectural and utility design.
• Visit the active unit construction sites to monitor progress of tenant's construction, and to verify or clarify existing on-site conditions or information needed to expedite the tenant's design and construction process.
• Coordinate onsite activities and site surveys with airport management staff and/or airport authority.
• Monitor drawings such as A2's, development, retail category and lease expiration plans for accuracy.
• Generate Punchlist based on walkthrough, approved drawings, lease terms and Airport Authority design standards; ensure tenant completes punchlist in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate the process of receiving complete close-out documents within 90 days of open date and create a manage a comprehensive filing system for easy retrieval of all items required under the sublease.
• Create and manage a comprehensive spreadsheet that tracks all tenant build-out costs for the project.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of tenant coordination or related experience.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design or related field is preferred.
• Experience in retail development projects and/ or retail design preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Master skills in spreadsheets (Excel).
• Basic proficiency in scheduling software, such as Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of building and ADA codes and structure.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection codes and systems.
  
  

Salary: $75,000-$110,000

Company Overview

IslandSearch Group, Inc. is an architecture, engineering, construction and environmental consulting and staff augmentation firm that was established in 2018. As a certified MBE, DBE and SBE firm, we have over 26 years of experience providing professional staff in support of programs and projects within the public and private sectors in the Tri-State area.

Please apply directly to SB@islandsearchgroup.com if you have an interest in exploring this opportunity.

IslandSearch Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against based on disability.