Store Project Lead
2 days ago
Fort Lauderdale
About West Marine We don’t just sell anchors and rigging. We sell a love of the water that lasts for generations. We don’t just sell life jackets and flares. We sell peace of mind for your most precious cargo. We don’t just have a passion for boating. We have a lifetime of experience that we can’t wait to share with you. So, when you shop at West Marine, it’s not just for boating gear – it’s for the pure pursuit of more water and less hassle. If you have a passion for being on the water and are looking to join a world-class organization, then West Marine is the place for you! West Marine is recognized as the premier multi-channel retailer of boating and fishing supplies with more than 230 stores located throughout 37 states and Puerto Rico. When you work at West Marine, you’re part of a family; one that values spending quality time on the water, doing the things you love, and sharing that passion with our customers and community. Position Summary: The Store Project Lead supports the Store Project Manager in executing store remodels, relocations, and special projects across West Marine's retail network. This hands-on role assists in coordinating a crew of 7-10 team members, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to West Marine's quality standards. The Store Project Lead focuses on day-to-day crew coordination, task execution, and operational support while learning project leadership skills. This position requires significant travel (up to 75% annually) with typical assignments lasting 2-4 weeks at remote locations. The Store Project Lead must be flexible and available for overnight work, extended shifts, weekend work, and schedule changes to accommodate critical project milestones. Success in this role requires strong work ethic, attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work effectively as part of a traveling project team. The Store Project Lead works under the direct supervision of the Store Project Manager, supporting crew operations, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting with communication to store operations teams and corporate stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities: Key Responsibility #1: Crew Coordination & Support: • Lead assigned work teams and coordinate daily task assignments, • Monitor crew productivity and report issues to the Store Project Manager, • Help resolve minor crew conflicts and maintain positive team morale, • Ensure crew members take required breaks and meal periods, • Execute assigned tasks according to blueprints, planograms, and fixture plans, • Oversee fixture assembly, merchandise placement, and visual merchandising standards, • Ensure work meets West Marine brand standards and quality expectations, • Conduct work area inspections and identify issues requiring attention, • Document project progress through photos and work logs, • Assist with project change orders and communicate issues to Store Project Manager, • Enforce OSHA safety regulations and West Marine safety policies, • Participate in daily safety huddles and conduct work area safety checks, • Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by crew members, • Identify and report safety hazards immediately to Store Project Manager, • Assist with incident reports if injuries occur, • Maintain safety equipment and first aid supplies at jobsites., • Assist with unloading equipment, tools, and materials at project sites, • Help manage company vehicles including fueling, • Support proper loading, transport, and unloading of project materials, • Track tool and equipment inventory; report losses or damages, • Ensure proper storage and security of company assets at project sites., • Maintain personal travel expense records and submit reports on time, • Follow travel policies and per diem guidelines, • Coordinate personal hotel needs with Store Project Manager, • Report travel issues or disruptions to Store Project Manager., • Provide work updates to Store Project Manager daily or as requested, • Communicate urgent issues or delays immediately to project leadership, • Maintain professional relationships with store management and staff, • Complete daily work logs and progress documentation., • High school diploma or GED required; Business, or related field preferred, • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in retail, construction, warehouse operations, or project support roles, • Experience with team coordination or supervisory responsibilities preferred, • Background in fixture assembly, merchandising, or store operations a plus, • Valid driver's license with clean driving record (required for company vehicle operation), • Ability to pass background check and drug screening, • Ability to read and follow project directions, planograms, and fixture installation instructions, • Basic knowledge of retail fixture systems and merchandising displays, • Proficiency with basic hand tools and power tools, • Familiarity with project management software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams), • Strong verbal communication skills and ability to follow directions, • Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented work approach, • Ability to work effectively in team environments, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Customer service orientation when working in active retail locations, • Ability to frequently lift and carry 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75-100 pounds with assistance (marine anchors, fixture components, merchandise boxes, tools, equipment), • Push and pull loaded carts, pallet jacks, and merchandise dollies (up to 500 lbs), • Climb and work from ladders or scaffolding to heights of 12-20 feet, • Use power tools including drills, saws, impact drivers, and pneumatic tools for extended periods, • Repetitive bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching to assemble fixtures and stock merchandise, • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods (8-12 hour shifts), • Work in varying environmental conditions including non-climate-controlled spaces, • Tolerance for occasional overnight work or extended hours to meet deadlines, • Must be available to work overnight shifts (typically 8pm-6am) to minimize disruption to store operations during remodels and installations, • Extended shifts of 10-14 hours may be required during critical project phases, • Weekend work (Saturday and Sunday) is frequently required to meet project deadlines, • Holiday work may be necessary when project timelines demand it, • Flexibility to adjust schedule based on store operating hours and project needs, • Must be at least 18 years old, • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, • Willing to submit to a criminal background check, • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DMV checks per the West Marine Driver Fleet Safety Program To review many of the benefits West Marine offers, along with starting pay ranges for select states, please visit our benefits page at . Join us at West Marine and help us provide the best boating experience for our customers!