Sr. Construction Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for a team that coordinates with real estate, legal, finance, design and development, store operations, architects, city officials, developers, landlords, and contractors to ensure multiple stores are built according to plans and specifications and are delivered to the Operations Group complete and on time. This individual is responsible for monitoring construction costs related to change orders. Must negotiate and obtain the best pricing prior to submitting to management for final approval. Responsible for managing multiple construction projects at multiple sites across the US and Canada. This position will work remote a portion of the time with frequent travel to various construction sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages outside consultants and contractors who gather and report information as requested to the managing regional or management staff. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, scheduling, and evaluation of each store project assigned. Directing all construction and vendor work including addressing complaints and resolving problems in the field.

• Manages the development, remodel, and construction of assigned stores including direction of the architect in plan preparations, scheduling, and quality standards.

• Assists in the construction bidding, negotiations, coordination of plans and specifications with the general contractor and outside consultants.

• Establishes and maintains a favorable and effective working relationship with the store operations group, landlord, general contractor, architect, engineer, etc., throughout the duration of the project.

• Provides construction coordination services for new construction and any remodels.

• Provides evaluations and cost estimates as requested providing analysis for review or approvals.

• Reviews all plans and specifications for accuracy and current applications.

• Works with internal departments, as well as architects, city officials, developers, landlord, and contractors to ensure the building meets company specifications. Reviews progress to determine potential problems or time delays and makes recommendations to keep projects on track and within budget.

• Delivers completed buildings with a Certificate of Occupancy.

• Assists in updating the prototype store design by offering postmortem analysis and identifying VE opportunities.

• Coordinates all remodeling and major structural repairs on existing stores as needed.

• Visits sites from initial construction and completion to monitor and report status to department management.

• Creates punch lists on each site and coordinates all items for completion in a timely manner.   

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in construction, business, engineering, or related field

• Years of experience: 5-10 years’ experience in multi-project responsibility, full development, and prior management, supervisory or team leader experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Foundational leadership skills

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced knowledge of construction documents

• Intermediate knowledge of legal documents

• Proficient in computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office with emphasis on Word and Excel)

• Intermediate knowledge of engineering

• Advanced knowledge of building development

• Advanced scheduling and time management skills

• Able to travel and work in the elements

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Will require extensive travel (around 50% of the time) and could include extended travel periods to complete construction projects on schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of those on a construction site. There will be times that the CM will be exposed to outside elements (Rain, Heat, and Humidity).

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not re