Senior Construction Manager

The Senior Construction Manager will oversee multiple construction and CAPEX projects. This will include capital improvement projects, MEP upgrades, retrofits & renovations, and new builds. The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for managing design, planning (cost & schedule), and execution (quality assurance and job site safety & compliance) for our current & future HelloFresh Fulfillment Centers.  You will manage enhancement projects and building construction to make our facilities best in class! 

You will… 

• Manage planning, organization, and execution of capital projects 
• Lead the coordination of all assigned construction project logistical tasks & timelines 
• Responsible for the financial management of assigned projects that can be in excess of $20MM. 
• Make frequent site visits to survey the progress of work on all construction and associated renovation  projects to assure quality control & monitor performance to contract. 
• Play a critical role in formulation of construction budget; develop RFPs, negotiate terms and conditions  with professional entities. 
• Establish agreed upon project expectations and adherence to the approved budget and work effectively  with end user(s), such as Fulfillment Operations, Engineering, Logistics, etc. - and other necessary outside  professionals (architects, engineers, developers, estimators, equipment planners, etc.) to establish the  scope and budget for a project 
• Interface with local/state agencies regarding permits and inspects 
• Liaise with outside contractors regarding bidding, scheduling, billing, and execution
• Monitor performance to contract and recommend payment for appropriate services rendered. This  includes review and submission of all letters of approval, invoices, change orders, support documentation,  etc. 
• Manage business relationships with external contractors. 
• Manage review process of all project design documents (drawings and specifications
• Maintain up-to-date building & plot plans for planning & control purposes 
• Prepares project status reports regularly and effectively communicates the status of all major & minor construction projects to  Leadership and stakeholders. 

You are… 

• Data-driven – make decisions based on facts rather than gut-feelings
• A connector of complex problems at all levels through excellent written and verbal skills
• Impeccable organization, detail, and project management
• Agile - works in an ever-changing environment; demonstrates a data-driven focus in all work.
• Experienced in leading teams and encouraging collaborations at all levels and departments of an organization.
• A natural owner - Super reliable and thoughtful in managing your responsibilities, cares about the outcome and quality of work and earns the trust of your colleagues
• Customer-focused: aim to achieve a customer experience and product that is second to none
• Communicative and send clear messages verbally and in written form to set direction, and convey updates on issues, operational status, and goals during daily/weekly stand-ups and leadership reviews
• Equipped to manage projects, gather data, organize ideas, form recommendations and implement solutions
• Dedicated to providing the best possible experience for the HelloFresh customer 

You have…

• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related  field a plus 
• 8+ years’ experience in construction with 5 years of experience in building e-commerce fulfillment/distribution centers 
• Food industry experience a plus, but not required 
• Significant working knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to facility buildouts
• Experience managing multiple projects of scope and scale simultaneously 
• Proven history negotiating contracts for facility expansion (contractors, sub-vendors, landlords, permit offices,  site management, etc.) 
• Understanding of Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Requires heavy travel to all sites

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, ef