WhyYou’llLove World Market:

Youwon’tfind a store and team like this anywhere else! We’re passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor,quality furniture,thoughtfulgifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniquenessisn’tjustcelebrated—it’swhat sets us apart.

Ourteam means the world to us! We valueauthenticity,empowermentand respect and we take pride in what we do. If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you’vefound it!

When you join our team,you’llenjoy:

Benefits that support health, financial security, and personal life needs. Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more!
Paid vacation and paid sick time
401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources to be and do your best
Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
Work life balance and work from home flexibility
Working with a team who thinks the world of you

WhatYou’llDo:

As the Director, Construction, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s future by delivering projects that enable growth, enhance customer experience, and maximize investment value. You’ll lead the execution of new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives with a focus on speed, quality, and long-term business impact. Key responsibilities include creating and managing budgets aligned with project timelines and developing work specifications that support operational needs and budget requirements.

Prepares bid summaries for new stores and remodels for review by leadership
Reviews, approves and logs all invoicing with regards to construction related items, works closely with accounts payable to assure projects are within budgets, forecast and advise if budgets are in jeopardy of overruns.
Monitors project progress, construction and development schedules within the budgeted guidelines to ensure projects are completed on time and are aligned with the company goals and objectives
Inspect on-site work periodically to ensure accuracy of reports, resolve disputes or problems and ensure consistency in details and construction standards between all projects.
Develop and document all required agreements and notices. Works with leadership on contract variations to ensure proper documentation is executed, obtaining approvals as necessary.
Prepares and issues standard contracts for General Contractors, Architects and other consultants assigned.
Reviews lease agreements as required to assist the Real Estate, Lease Administration, and Facilities departments in construction-related items and issues.
Participates in Real Estate Pipeline meetings and presents timing and budgetary forecasting for new and existing store projects to Senior Leadership
Develops and maintains relationships with external vendors to ensure timely provision of materials and products as well as to negotiate pricing for provision of services
Reviews contractors’ insurance certificates for conformance with company and contract requirements.
Performs plan checks on all Construction Documents, ensures consistent plans and coordination between site specific fixture floor, prototype plans and job specific documents and Real Estate agreements.
Ensures that all contractual materials, contracts, change orders are executed meeting company guidelines, properly signed and coded with project numbers.
Supervises Construction Project Manager and Architectural Design teams, providing clear expectations and timely/relevant performance feedback

Hybrid Work Location: You will spend time at our Alameda, CA Home Office based on business needs.

Experience & SkillsYou’llBring

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in either Architecture or Construction Management or a related field (experience would be considered in lieu of the college degree)
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing a construction team in multi-unit retail environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize these tasks, and follow through to ensure timely results
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to travel up to 50%
Analytical skills both mathematical and problem solving
Experience with project bidding, negotiations, budgeting, planning, and project management is required

CA Pay Range is $175,000 to $220,000 annually

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Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service.

Benefits for full-time employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

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This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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