Construction Costing Project Manager

POP MART Americas Inc.Los Angeles, CA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Job Description

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture.

As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Opportunity Overview:

The Costing Manager, Construction Project is a pivotal role within the Development and Facilities team, responsible for the end-to-end financial integrity of a national retail portfolio. You will bridge the gap between initial design and final close-out by leveraging AutoCAD and Bluebeam for precise take-offs, and Autodesk Construction Cloud/Procore for real-time project controls. This role requires a hybrid of traditional estimating expertise and modern data analysis to negotiate bids, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and provide executive-level forecasting for fast paced retail rolloutsWe follow an office policy with an expectation of five days per week working onsite. Being together in person helps us collaborate, stay connected, and build a strong team culture. At POP MART, we foster a high-trust environment and trust our employees to make decisions that support both the team and the business.

What You Will Achieve

Quantity Take-offs: Utilize Bluebeam and AutoCAD to perform detailed material and labor take-offs from architectural and MEP sets

Bid Leveling: Conduct apples-to-apples comparisons of GC bids, identifying scope gaps, and levelling bids

Negotiation: Lead financial negotiations with vendors and contractors to ensure pricing aligns with current market benchmarks and historical data

Portfolio Oversight: Manage the Cost-to-Complete (CTC) for the entire construction pipeline, ensuring all project budgets are updated weekly

Change Order Validation: Review all Change Order Requests (CORs) for legitimacy, ensuring they are not "scope creep" and are priced according to contract unit rates

Cash Flow Management: Forecast monthly funding requirements and track accruals to assist the Finance department with CapEx planning

Platform Administration: Act as the primary financial user for Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud, ensuring all contracts, commitments, and invoices are accurately logged

Executive Dashboards: Generate reports on portfolio spend, variance trends, and cost-per-square-foot metrics for senior leadership

Post-Mortem Analysis: Conduct look-back audits on completed projects to refine estimating templates for future store prototypes

What You Will Need

Experience: 5–7 years of construction estimating or cost engineering, specifically within the retail, hospitality, or multi-site commercial sector

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or architecture

Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to spot financial trends and risks across a large volume of simultaneous projects

Contractual Knowledge: Deep understanding of AIA contracts (G702/G703) and the legalities of construction billing

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or at a desk) for extended periods while operating a computer or other office equipment

Must be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds

What We Offer

Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.

Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge

Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: POP MART is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Reasonable Accommodation

POP MART Americas is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The requirements laid out in this job description are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions by contacting na.employeerelations @popmart .com.

POP MART Americas welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR Department at na.employeerelations @popmart .com.

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may vary for different regions of the U.S. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position may be eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

All sensitive personal data associated with this application will be used strictly for selection purposes and will be treated confidentially.

Equal Employment Opportunity

POP MART is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. POP MART provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

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POP MART Americas Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.

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POP MART Americas Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by POP MART Americas Inc. for this role?

POP MART Americas Inc. offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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