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:

POP MART is seeking a skilled and driven Construction Project Manager to lead the execution of our retail expansion across the United States. As a global pioneer in designer toy culture, we’re building immersive retail spaces that reflect our brand’s creativity, innovation, and joyful spirit. This role is central to ensuring our stores are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and design.

You’ll oversee multiple retail construction projects from concept to completion, collaborating with internal teams, architects, contractors, and vendors. Your expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and site management will be key to bringing POP MART’s vision to life in new markets. With a hands-on approach and a passion for precision, you’ll help shape the physical footprint of a brand that’s capturing hearts worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the intersection of art, retail, and global culture—where your work will directly impact the customer experience and brand presence across the U.S.

The working location for this opportunity is onsite out of our Los Angeles, CA office.

What You Will Achieve:

Develop, monitor, and manage the approved capital budget for each project, ensuring best practices by considering quality, health, and safety implications.
Collaborate closely with the wider Project Team, including the project and design teams, to deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations as appropriate, continually reviewing and developing improvements.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, create contingency plans as necessary, and partner with project team members and contractors, assuming accountability for their assigned work.
Manage the submittal of Requests for Information (RFIs) at the bid stage and during construction to ensure timely responses with the necessary information to advance the project. Review and process change proposals, proposal requests, supplemental instructions, and other contract documents.
Review General Contractor bids to determine the awarded contractor and overall schedule, and work with the general contractor to ensure the project is delivered smoothly, on time, and within budget.
Ensure the Architect of Record (AOR) has all required design elements, including internal markups, vendor markups, and shop drawings, incorporated into the set prior to bidding. Coordinate with the tenant’s design, operational, and technical providers to ensure accuracy in the development of the tenant’s construction documents and build-out.
Lead weekly construction progress meetings, including preparing meeting minutes, schedule updates, and change order logs. Document all material submittals, shop drawings, and finish selections for approval.
Perform site visits throughout the projects and attend punch list and handover meetings. Perform additional duties and projects as required.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in engineering, architecture, or construction project management from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience required.
At least 4+ years’ experience in retail construction.
Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects across various phases while keeping them on budget, delivering them on time, and maintaining a high standard.
Excellent knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes uncertain environment.
Enthusiasm for the company’s mission and a strong desire to contribute to its growth and success.
Must be able to travel approximately 35-40% of the time by land and air within the United States.

What We Offer

Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick 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 description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Any duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change without notice.

*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.

***As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.