Construction Project Manager

The Kroger Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Seattle seeks an experienced Construction Manager to execute store construction projects within scope and budget, representing the company on-site with contractors and vendors. You will lead Planning, bidding, and supervision efforts, ensuring on-time delivery and ROI on capital investments.

You will manage resources, document progress, and enforce safety and quality standards while modeling Kroger’s core values of respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, construction management, or related field—or 5+ years CM experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents (L7/8).
• Experience leading retail management and contractors through moderately difficult to difficult projects (L7/8 or L8).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage resources for a cost-effective project completed within scope and budget.
• Prepare timely requisitions for major equipment, fixtures and supply items.
• Receive proposals, review architectural docs, and award contracts adequate for bidding installations by contractors.
• Ensure contractors perform in accordance with plans and specs.
• Provide documentation and records throughout the construction process.
• Minimize change orders to reduce company cost.
• Authorize expenditures within approved scope.
• Coordinate remodel activities to minimize sales and EBITDA loss.
• Prepare ROI analyses for capital investments (L8).
• Coordinate remodel activities to minimize sales and EBITDA loss.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Education

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

5+ years of construction management experience

Tools

Construction PM tools

Equipment purchasing 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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