Senior Manager, Showroom Development

Title: Senior Manager, Showroom Development Location: Port Chester, NY / Hybrid Compensation: $155,000 – 175,000 annually ABOUT THE SHADE STORE® At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation. We are always looking for friendly, passionate people to help us deliver the finest custom window treatment experience to our customers. Our team is growing and expanding, and there has never been a more exciting time to be part of it. THE POSITION: Senior Manager, Showroom Development As The Shade Store’s Senior Manager, Showroom Development, you will manage multiple new showroom and renovation projects from initiation through construction, opening, and closeout. Working closely with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and vendors, you will ensure each project meets approved design standards, budgets, and schedules. You will lead project planning, bidding, procurement, construction coordination, and financial tracking. Partnering with the VP, Places and design leadership, you will translate business and design requirements into executable plans, communicate milestones and risks, and resolve issues that could affect delivery. This role requires strong construction project management skills, sound financial judgment, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while maintaining the quality expected in a luxury showroom environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Planning & Design Coordination Partner with the Sr. Manager, Design and internal and external design teams to support the development of new showrooms and renovations. Coordinate with the architect of record to prepare design documents for bidding, landlord review, and permitting. Review architectural drawings and project documentation with the VP, Places and design team to confirm scope, requirements, and construction feasibility. Manage relationships with landlord representatives, tenant coordinators, and property managers, including required submissions and approvals. Coordinate security, telecommunications, and data requirements with the appropriate internal teams. Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying dependencies, risks, and decisions needed to meet opening dates. Budgeting, Procurement & Vendor Management Prepare and manage project budgets, cost summaries, commitments, and forecasts through completion. Develop requests for proposals and quotations for general contractors and owner-provided items, including millwork and specialty lighting. Evaluate bids, negotiate pricing and commercial terms within established approval guidelines, and coordinate vendor and contractor schedules. Manage procurement timelines to support construction milestones and showroom openings. Review invoices and proposed change orders for accuracy and alignment with approved scope and budgets, coordinating approvals and payments with Accounting. Identify cost savings and process improvements while maintaining design intent, quality, and functionality. Strengthen sourcing and procurement practices for showroom development in partnership with relevant internal teams. Maintain productive vendor and contractor relationships that support quality, accountability, and long-term value. Construction & Project Closeout Oversee construction progress against approved drawings, budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Conduct site visits before and during construction to assess conditions, monitor progress, and resolve issues. Lead weekly project meetings with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, documenting decisions and tracking outstanding actions. Coordinate with general contractors and applicable authorities to confirm required inspections, permits, and occupancy approvals are completed. Partner with in…

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