Job Description

Are you a visionary leader in the grocery construction industry, ready to shape the future of retail spaces? Whole Foods Market is seeking an exceptional Senior Team Leader, Construction Project Management, to spearhead our ambitious expansion and renovation initiatives for our East Coast Markets. 
At Whole Foods Market, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the grocery industry, working with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable and ethical building practices. 

The position will lead a team of CPMs and projects thoughout the East Coast and can be based out of one of the following operational area offices:

Boston MA, Rockville MD, Jersey City, NJ, Atlanta GA, Chicago IL, or Austin TX with the expectation of being in the office or on job sites five days a week. 
You must also be willing to travel 65-75% of the time (anywhere in the US). 

The Role: 
As our Senior Team Leader of Construction Projects for the Store Development Team, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Construction Project Management family. In this pivotal role, you will: 

• Drive large-scale, high-impact projects including remodels, renovations and special initiatives across Eastern half of the US  

• Leverage your deep industry expertise to optimize project estimations, pioneering value engineering solutions that significantly reduce construction costs while maintaining our commitment to quality  

• Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier contractors, ensuring Whole Foods Market secures premium work at competitive rates  

• Navigate complex lease agreements and work letters with finesse, maximizing tenant improvement allowances and landlord credits  

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, setting new benchmarks for efficiency in the grocery construction sector  

• Implement cutting-edge project management methodologies to enhance communication, streamline processes, and ensure regulatory compliance 

 
You will bring: 

• 6+ years of leadership experience in grocery or retail construction management  

• A proven track record of successfully delivering multi million-dollar complex commercial construction projects that includes refrigeration and/or critical infrastructure 

•  Expert knowledge of construction methodologies, market trends, and cost-saving strategies  

• Strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of lease agreements and tenant improvement processes  

• Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing high-performing teams 
   

​Responsibilities: 

• Provides leadership  for Construction Program and Project Managers, General Contractors, and Service Providers. 

• Particpates in OP planning and document preparation. 

• Performs due diligence as required to inform budgets and critical path forecasting. 

• Reviews and approves Initial Construction Projections (ICPs) and critical