Construction Project Lead - Store Development

Ahold Delhaize USA; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Project Manager I to lead store development projects, including new store construction, expansions, and remodels. You will manage bidding, contracts, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance with prototype standards while coordinating with multiple internal departments and external partners.

The role requires travel across the US (NC/SC/VA/PA) and a willingness to lead cross-functional teams, drive cost-saving initiatives, and deliver on-time openings with high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Preferred in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge of architectural designs/engineering concepts and processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects through influence and drive accountability across contractors, developers / landlords, vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Practical construction technology and methods
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and execute complex phased planning and construction schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to recognize construction risk, evaluate alternatives and drive issues to resolution.
• Ability to travel weekly
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and negotiate effectively.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bidding and awarding processes related to all GC's (General Contractors), CM's (Construction Managers), individual subcontractors and various suppliers for Food Lion-contracted projects.
• For developer / landlord-built projects, provide construction oversight and monitor performance against project requirements.
• Manage the compilation of all bid documents, including requests for proposals, bid forms, bid plans, special instructions, schedules, and uploading the RFQ package for Food Lion-contracted projects.
• Manage the preparation of contracts, purchase orders, processing, and payment of all requisitions and invoices for Food Lion-contracted work.
• Manage the Construction Change Authorization/Change Order process for Food Lion-contracted work, as applicable.
• Manage the bid, contract and requisition approval process for Food Lion-contracted projects.
• Manage the redline review process of ARCH/MEP on assigned projects with respect to accuracy and conformance to prototype standards.
• Provide value engineering feedback to the Engineering department on assigned projects.
• Develop and implement new cost savings ideas, including value engineering and construction means and methods.
• Plan new store, expansion, remodel projects, and department rollouts by creating detailed phase plans, construction schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding schedules, project phasing, handoffs and changes.
• Oversee construction activities for new store, expansion and remodel projects to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor developer/landlord-built projects against approved plans and communicate issues.
• Issue complete period budget report to keep Senior Management up to date on financial status.
• Review all pending change orders and determine potential impact to the budget.
• Update period budget report and compare with committed costs.
• Direct weekly project construction and operations meetings with stakeholders.
• Inspect progress for compliance with plans and quality standards.
• Monitor on-site activities against milestones and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and manage construction schedules, two-week lookaheads, milestones and delivery schedules.
• Minimize disruptions during remodel/expansion; coordinate turnover for equipment installation.
• Revise schedules to reflect job status.
• Work with Safety department to ensure safe practices and inspections.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Project Manager I to lead store development projects, including new store construction, expansions, and remodels. You will manage bidding, contracts, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance with prototype standards while coordinating with multiple internal departments and external partners.

The role requires travel across the US (NC/SC/VA/PA) and a willingness to lead cross-functional teams, drive cost-saving initiatives, and deliver on-time openings with high