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Lead - Retail Construction Project Manager (Development Manager)

Location:New York City

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Finance

In short

As the Lead - Development Manager, AMER, you will drive the tactical execution and end-to-end delivery of On’s retail stores, showrooms, and workplace environments across the region. You will own regional project lifecycles by balancing tight construction timelines, budgets, and vendor alignment while maintaining premium brand execution standards. Reporting to the Senior Lead - Development Manager on the Real Estate Development team, you will support the regional expansion, bringing On’s premium and impactful brand spaces to life.

Your Mission

Own the end-to-end execution of assigned retail, showroom, and workplace construction projects across the Americas, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Coordinate with external general contractors, architects, and local consultants to secure permits, manage bids, and oversee on-site construction progress
Track and manage individual project CapEx budgets, performing value engineering and detailed cost control to maximize efficiency and resource allocation
Partner closely with the Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, and IT teams to ensure seamless project handovers and operational readiness
Identify and mitigate potential project risks, navigating local municipal regulations and construction bottlenecks to maintain execution velocity
Maintain and update project management dashboards and tools, providing transparent status updates and data-driven insights to leadership
Drive the localization of global design concepts, working with local suppliers to source premium materials that meet brand aesthetics and durability requirements

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Your story

You bring 6+ years of functional experience in construction management, retail development, architecture, or real estate project execution
You possess hands-on experience managing retail rollouts, showroom buildouts, or complex tenant improvements within a premium or high-growth brand environment
Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, material procurement, permitting processes, and local building codes across key Americas markets
Proven ability to manage multiple project timelines and CapEx budgets simultaneously, leveraging analytical insights to optimize costs and scheduling
Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships with general contractors, designers, and cross-functional teams
You are able to travel up to 30% of the time to construction sites and regional hubs to ensure premium on-site quality assurance and control protocols

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About the Team

At On, Real Estate Development is about more than securing spaces; it’s about building the future of our brand. As part of the Finance team, we design, develop, and deliver global facilities for retail stores, partner locations, offices, and more. We see real estate as a strategic growth driver, blending brand storytelling with operational excellence. We don't follow traditional real estate practices; we build, grow, and empower teams to shape what's next. Within the Americas division, we operate as a highly collaborative, fast-moving team focused on translating global standards into premium, locally-resonant physical experiences.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $130,000-$160,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.