Project Manager, Construction and Design, Camp Bow Wow

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Why Propelled Brands We are a growing company that offers a collaborative, caring, and progressive work environment. We provide the tools and training needed to be successful. We have fun, but work hard to support each other and our growing number of franchisees. What We Offer Our robust Total Rewards package includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Insurance - Medical, HRA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• Retirement Savings - 401k plan with company match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and PTO starting at 3 weeks
• Engagement and Wellness Programs
• And much more!

About the position The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end leadership of construction projects, including Camp new stores, remodels, retrofits, and expansions. This role requires someone who can guide projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Process management and coordination is key.
The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver and team builder who champions projects through a participative leadership style. They will guide cross-functional teams and external partners, fostering cohesion and seeking consensus to achieve collective goals. This individual balances a calm, methodical approach with the ability to act decisively when required, ensuring project success while building strong, collaborative relationships with franchisees and stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Project Leadership & Execution: Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of multiple construction projects simultaneously, taking full ownership of project scope, schedule, and budget.Coordinating directly with the internal construction management team.
• Stakeholder & Franchisee Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for franchisees, vendors, and internal teams. Champion projects by building rapport, providing expertise, and securing buy-in through a balanced, non-aggressive approach.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Develop detailed cost estimates in coordination with the internal construction management team, and manage project budgets. Proactively monitor expenses, implement cost-saving measures, and ensure financial feasibility and accountability.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential project risks and technical challenges. Develop and implement mitigation strategies, adopting a "safety first" philosophy that blends factual analysis with experience to find effective solutions.
• Budget & Quality Assurance: Oversee project budget implementation, ensuring operational compliance, brand standards, and financial viability. Propose and implement brand standard improvements.
• Team & Vendor Coordination: Lead project meetings and direct the activities of contractors, architects, and vendors. Guide the project team, providing clear direction while fostering a collaborative environment with franchisees.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and tracking systems. Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders in a clear, straightforward manner.

What We Need Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in construction project management, preferably in a franchise or multi-site retail/service environment.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Lite) and computerized scheduling systems.

Additional Requirements

• Project Management: Demonstrated mastery of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality management.
• Participative Leadership & Teambuilding: A natural ability to motivate, guide, and develop a project team. Focuses on leading by example, building consensus, and fostering a cohesive, high-performing environment.
• Stakeholder Influence & Negotiation: Adept at building relationships and presenting information to diverse audiences. Able to gain consensus and secure agreements with franchisees, vendors, and internal partners.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Blends analytical, fact-based thinking with intuition and past experience to make sound decisions. Weighs the need for speed against the benefits of a more deliberate pace.
• Change Management: Skillfully navigates change by taking a prepared, strategic approach. Effectively positions initiatives to teams by emphasizing positive aspects while transparently addressing challenges.
• Exceptional Organization & Attention to Detail: Meticulous in planning and execution, with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently.

EEO Statement Propelled Brands values diversity and inclusion because it brings richness and strength to our business. We envision diversity as encompassing an individuals unique characteristics and experiences, including not only race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation, but also personality, gender expression, military status, mental health, educational and career backgrounds, and other life experiences. We know that supporting and building diversity is the right thing to do for our employees, our franchisees, our franchisees teams, and our stakeholders.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

We are Propelled Brands .
Our family of brands includes FASTSIGNS, MY SALON Suite, and Camp Bow Wow, all of which have found tremendous success in their respective industries.

• FASTSIGNS is the leader in the $29 Billion sign industry.
• MY SALON Suite is a principal leader in the rapidly growing salons and beauty services sector and are on the way to becoming one of the nations largest salon suite franchisors.
• Camp Bow Wow is a leading franchise brand in the rapidly growing pet care industry with over 200 franchise locations in 40 states and Canada.

With our resources, guidance, and support, they are all poised for even brighter futures after joining Propelled Brands. Propelled Brands values diversity and inclusion because it brings richness and strength to our business. We envision diversity as encompassing an individuals unique characteristics and experiences, including not only race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation, but also personality, gender expression, military status, mental health, educational and career backgrounds, and other life experiences. We know that supporting and building diversity is the right thing to do for our employees, our franchisees, our franchisees teams, and our stakeholders.