Project Manager

Circle K Stores Inc.; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. is seeking a construction project manager to lead tenant improvement projects for retail locations. The role involves coordinating resources, schedules, and contractors to meet project specs and budgets.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required, and proficiency with MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience or PMP certification.
• 1-3 years of experience in tenant improvement construction in retail environment.
• Management experience in leading and directing capital design and construction initiatives.
• Knowledgeable in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing.
• Must be able to travel, on short notice or extended periods.
• Must be computer literate. Excellent communication and organizational skills needed.
• Must be computer literate in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop and achieve ideal plan specs with the project team.
• Plan construction requirements by deploying company resources and coordinating information.
• Meet construction schedules by hiring and managing general contractors and subcontractors.
• Negotiate contractor rates and monitor costs.
• Complete pre-construction and closing inspections including a detailed punch-list.
• Enforce building codes and company procedures, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Document and communicate actions and needs across teams.
• Develop schedules, assign work, and monitor productivity.
• Visit stores weekly as instructed by the supervisor.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships and drive efficiencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Leadership experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

PMP certification

Tools

MS Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities and requirements: Work with project team members to develop and achieve ideal plan specs. Plans construction requirements by deploying company resources, resolving development issues, planning, monitoring and appraising critical path results, and coordinating development information. Meets construction schedules by hiring, orienting and managing general contractors and sub-contractors, verifying work in progress, resolving problems, and reporting progress. Achieves financial objectives by negotiating contractor rates, anticipating requirements, submitting information for budget preparation, scheduling expenditures, monitoring costs, analyzing variances, writing purchase orders, reviewing and approving invoices. Fulfills contract requirements by completing pre-construction and closing inspections including a detailed punch-list at completion of projects. Complies with legal and company requirements by enforcing building codes, following company systems, policies and procedures, maintaining safe and healthy work practices, and monitoring inspections. Maintains continuity among corporate, division and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs. Completes operational requirements by developing schedules, assigning and monitoring work, gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, resolving problems, implementing and enforcing new procedures. Visit stores on a weekly basis as instructed by the supervisor. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing all other related results as needed. Seeks continual efficiencies within the area of facility maintenance to include ongoing evaluation of long‑term strategies. Report and elevate to management as needed. Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Increases professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company plan guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. 1-3 years of experience or PMP certification. 1-3 years of experience in tenant improvement construction in retail environment. Management experience in leading and directing capital design and construction initiatives. Knowledgeable in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing Must be able to travel, on short notice or extended periods. Must be computer literate. Excellent communication and organizational skills needed. Customer service and detailed oriented. Must be computer literate in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes: Sit for long periods of time. Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry. View computer monitor Hear and speak via telephone. Reach forward and/or overhead Occasionally lift up to 20#

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range. The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas. Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

COMPANY CULTURE & VALUES

Couche‑Tard/Circle K values diversity and inclusion and aims to create a safe, accessible and rewarding workplace that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business. As an employer, we are committed to employment equity, we encourage a wide variety of applications to ensure that we have a diverse workforce that is representative of the customers and the communities we serve. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process. Our mission at Circle K is to make people’s lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we’ve built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.