Job Description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing assigned area/project(s) from start of project design through grand opening and project close out. Projects will include new stores (self-developed and build-to-suits) remodels, and other corporate construction initiatives as assigned. Ensures timely completion and adherence to current cost and quality standards.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Ensures assigned projects are completed according to the company's standards for time, cost, and quality.
* Conducts regular field inspection on assigned projects, ensuring contractors' compliance with contract documents and takes necessary corrective to ensure objectives are achieved.
* Reviews and approves contractors' application for payment as authorized in management approved contract and purchase orders.
* Schedules and coordinates store equipment and fixture setup activities to ensure timely occupancy of store including delivery and installation of equipment, utility connections, refrigeration startup, receipt of all required occupancy licenses, and working with operators to receive merchandise for stocking.
* Receipt of all required occupancy licenses as required to facilitate Operations set-up and merchandising activities.
* Ability to develop and manage project phasing schedules.
* Provides design and construction consulting expertise to operations and other departments in response to questions concerning maintenance and repair.
* Assembles and approves contractor bidder list and bid packages for each assigned project.
* Conducts performance evaluation on approved contractors, architects, and engineers at conclusion of each project conferring with management as needed regarding changes in pre-qualified status based upon evaluation.
* Executes fast response disaster recovery plan for assigned area as needed.
* Provides budget estimating to operations and departments in research and development of Division annual Equipment Budget (AEB) forecast, including feasibility analysis and cost estimating.
* Oversees all aspects of design and construction activities for assimilation of acquired stores within the assigned area.
* Reviews qualifications and confirms interest of potential contractors.
* Provides training and mentors less experienced construction professionals.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:
* Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, General Business, or related field
Experience Level:
* 8-10 years of increasing project management experience. Grocery store environment preferred.

Skills and Experiences:
* Possesses a comprehensive understanding of retail real estate, design, construction, retail store operations, and supermarket store equipment.
* Demonstrated ability in pursuing and obtaining project entitlements and building permits
* Skill and experience in managing architectural and construction consultants
* Possess a comprehensive understanding of general building codes
* Review construction documents for accuracy, and cost-efficient design (value engineering).
* Analyze, validate, and recommend construction change orders and architectural add service requests
* Create multiple project cost estimates to establish scope and budget alignment, and prepare for approval
* Solicit and manage variety of consultant surveys (topo, boundary, geotechnical, as-built, etc.)
* Collaborate with Real Estate in the negotiation of site development agreements
* Possess the skills and experience to work with local municipalities and building agencies to facilitate design and construction process needs (permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy)
* Oversee contract administration and time sensitive project closeout
* Review construction schedules and manage delivery timelines
* Team player with the ability to handle complex, high profile, diverse projects, and make decisions with extremely high-level risk.
* Possess excellent management, negotiation, and leadership skills, and the ability to motivate, mentor, and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
* Ability to work independently, plan, organize, and schedule time and activities effectively to achieve work goals and results
* Strong program/project management and the ability to manage multiple high value projects concurrently.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Must have well developed PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and solid working knowledge of scheduling, tracking, and project costing software
* Demonstrated ability to represent the Company's interests to outside professionals and contractors
* This level is reserved for high potential associates that are candidates for future management positions and takes on leadership role in assigned area by: developing and the administering department budget; developing long-range resource planning and alignment of resources with company's development; Identifies and evaluates outsourcing opportunities; coordinating design and construction objectives with other projects throughout the company; creating or assisting in the creation of broad policies and long-range goals; and leading continuous process improvement efforts.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
* Up to 40%

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**
Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.)
* Squat/Kneel: Continuous
* Bend/Stoop: Continuous
* Lift/Carry: Occasional lift/carry 1-50 lbs.
* Push/Pull: Occasional, push/pull 1-50 lbs.
* Twist/Turn: Frequent
* Grip/Grasp: Frequent
* Reach: Continuous
* Stand/Walk: Continuous

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.