Construction Project Manager

Kroger; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Store Construction Manager in the United States to oversee new builds, expansions, and remodels under senior guidance. You will represent the company on site, drive projects on time and within budget, and uphold safety and core values.

Responsibilities include planning resources, reviewing bids, awarding contracts, ensuring contractor compliance, documenting processes, and coordinating remodels to minimize sales impact. Travel up to 50% and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years construction management experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents (L7/8).
• Ability to lead retail management and contractors through moderately difficult to difficult projects (L7/8).
• Experience with equipment purchasing software and construction project management tools (L7/8).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage resources for cost-effective projects within scope and budget.
• Prepare timely requisitions for major equipment, fixtures and supplies.
• Receive proposals, review architectural documents and award contracts adequate for bidding installations of remodels by contractors.
• Ensure contractors perform in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Provide documentation and records throughout the construction process.
• Coordinate remodel activities to minimize sales and EBITDA loss.
• Train department members on tasks and moderately complicated tasks and supervise direct reports.

Skills

Construction docs

Team leadership

Budgeting

Travel required

MS Office

Stakeholder communication

People leadership

Negotiation

PM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/electrical/chemical/construction management or related field

5+ years of construction management experience

Tools

Construction project management software

Job description

Execute store construction projects (new/expansion/within in-the-walls remodels and fuel projects) under the guidance of the assistant construction or senior construction manager. Complete projects at/below budget and on/before the project deadline consistent with the approved scope of work. Be the company’s representative on store construction projects. Provide timely and accurate information to contractors and vendors. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage resources for a cost-effective, quality project that is completed within scope and budget.
• Prepare timely requisitions for major equipment, fixtures and supply items.
• Receive proposals, review architectural documents and award contracts adequate for bidding installation of remodels by contractors.
• Ensure contractors perform in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Provide documentation and records throughout the construction process.
• Ensure lowest company cost for change orders.
• Determine authorizations exist prior to incurring commitments for company expenditures.
• Anticipate opportunities and/or occurrences that could impact the construction schedule.
• Prepare and present a return on investment (ROI) on capital investments (L8)
• Coordinate remodel activities to minimize sales and EBITDA loss.
• Exercise independent judgment on moderately complex tasks
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform more complex tasks
• Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform moderate and difficult tasks (L8)
• Coordinate and verify documentation and compliance of SWPPP, OSHA regulations, construction contracts and capital management practices throughout all projects. (L7/8)
• Train department members on less complicated tasks (L7/8) and moderately complicated tasks (L8)
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, construction management or related field OR 5+ years of construction management experience
• Ability to read and understand construction documents (L7/8)
• Ability to lead retail management and contractors through a moderately difficult project (L7/8) or a difficult project (L8)
• Ability to budget and organize orders on a project (L7/8)
• Basic financial training
• 1-3 years(L7); 3- 6 years(L8) of construction management experience or related area
• Experience with equipment purchasing software and construction project management tools (L7/8)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Proven supervisory/leadership, conflict management and negotiation skills (L8)
• Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization and external vendors (L7/8)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to travel independently (50%)
• Intermediate knowledge of e-Pro and Sitefolio (L7)
• Extensive knowledge/experience with e-Pro and Sitefolio (L8)
• Basic knowledge of capital projects in at least two areas: new remodel, expansion remodel, interior remodel and/or fuel (L7)
• Working knowledge of capital projects: new remodel, expansion remodel, interior remodel and/or fuel (L8)