BJ's Wholesale Club Construction Project

B.R. Fries served as construction manager for the new 135,000-square-foot, two-story BJ’s Wholesale Club retail store, complemented by a 68,400-square-foot, three-level, 500-space parking garage on the Brooklyn waterfront. This project represents one of BJ’s largest stores to date—nearly 50% larger than the company’s average facility—and is a standout addition to the Shore Parkway corridor south of the Verrazzano Bridge.

The project’s location on a public waterfront esplanade presented significant logistical and environmental challenges. The site required extensive coordination with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), along with remediation measures for contaminated soil following the tidal surge and flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy.

Built entirely on deep foundation piles—some extending up to 130 feet—the development covers more than 200,000 square feet. The main entrance, reached by a 600-foot drive from Shore Parkway, offers visitors scenic waterfront views and a seamless customer experience.

Working closely with the architectural and engineering teams, B.R. Fries managed every aspect of construction, including piles, foundations, shell and core, precast panels, polished concrete flooring, HVAC, refrigeration, food service equipment, lighting, point-of-sale systems, and store fixtures. The result is a flagship retail destination that blends scale, function, and resilience on a complex waterfront site.