Construction Project Manager

It’s great being part of a culture where entrepreneurship and team spirit are not just buzzwords.

We are committed to our associates and customers. This makes our business successful.

If you love working with a great group of people and desire the opportunity to grow, this is the place for you.

Job Description:

Purpose

This position is responsible for managing the construction process for existing stores. This role will also assist in training, timelines and field and administrative management.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management or Construction Management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education)
• Five to seven years of relevant experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company
• Proven problem-solving and team building skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Has exempt level experience involving large construction project management, budgeting, scheduling, and problem solving.
• Experience managing General Contractors, vendors along with communications and expectations within the organization.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of fast paced large scale retail construction projects with emphasis on existing store renovation and ground up construction practices.
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Maintain valid driver’s license
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

New Store Construction Project Responsibilities

• Manage Relationships with General Contractors and Vendors.
  • All RFPs for General Contractors, Consultants and Vendors associated with new construction process.
  • Management of all contractual agreements, insurance requirements for all.
• Training
  • Continued education in the construction field to maintain state of the art processes and procedures.
• Support Plan Review Process
  • Support Design Construction Manager with all Plan reviews.
  • Plans will be reviewed to ensure compliance with Prototype and the design intent.
• Manage the schedule and time lines for all new store projects
  • Review and maintain the new store construction schedules with General Contractors to achieve desired opening dates.
  • Manage field changes and RFIs during construction process.
  • Manage plan update process during construction project.
  • Work with consultants to develop standards and specifications.
  • Obtain all necessary documentation and occupational certificates to open the store for business.
• Project Management role as required to support the department’s ongoing needs
  • Additional duties as may be required to support Remodel and Supply chain construction projects as needed.
• Field and Administrative Management
  • Support Construction Design manager (CDM) in coordination of site visit for with all disciplines and F&D Consultants and ensure we have the correct professionals onsite.
  • Manage along with the CDM the documentation of the existing conditions.
  • Review and document with the CDM all building conditions for that may impact F&D operations.
  • Support CDM that all documentation is updated in PMates.
  • Review all reports resulting from the site visit and consolidate to incorporate site specific needs to Construction drawings and specifications.
  • Perform on site pre-bid and pre-construction meetings on site with General Contractors.
  • Perform site inspections and project meetings with general contractor during construction phase.
  • Perform punch list inspections and compliance.
  • Review pay applications, sworn statements and lien waivers for compliance and accuracy.
  • Manage 3rd Party On Site Representatives.

Working Conditions (travel, environment)

• Moderate travel required (40%) including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderately noisy.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.