Construction Project Manager - Southwest Region

Rural King; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare plans

Virtual doctor visits

Centers of Excellence access

15% Associate Discount

Assistance programs

Chaplaincy services

Job summary

Rural King seeks a Construction Project Manager I to oversee construction, remodeling, and CapEx projects across multiple states. You will lead planning, budgeting, schedules, and vendor relationships to deliver high‑quality spaces.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, strong negotiation, and the ability to manage several $1M+ projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules and costs. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of broad commercial construction management experience.
• 3+ years in retail construction preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple $1,000,000+ projects.
• Strong reading of plans, building specs, and code requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all facets of the construction project from planning to closeout.
• Lead the design team of engineers/architects for bidding, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare overall project budgets, manage invitations to bid, review proposals.
• Negotiate, buy out, and create contractor and vendor agreements.
• Create project schedules and manage multiple-state projects within budget.
• Analyze constructability and value engineering to maximize value.
• Review tenant improvement documents to align with delivery requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Monitor change management processes and keep the team updated.

Skills

Construction management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office

PM Software

Scheduling software

Job description

Overview

About Us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

The Construction Project Manager oversees all responsibilities for construction, remodeling, and miscellaneous CapEx projects for all projects assigned. The Construction Project Manager I develops and implements strategies to maximize profitability by managing a project's budget, maintaining schedules, delivering quality spaces, and building client/contractor relationships.

• Manage and lead all facets of the construction project from planning to closeout with industry best practices.
• Lead the design team of engineers/architects to develop tenant plans for bidding, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare overall project budgets, manage invitations to bid, and review proposals for a complete scope of work.
• Negotiate, buy out, and create contractor and vendor agreements.
• Ability to create project schedules and achieve tight deadlines while managing simultaneous multi-state projects within budget.
• Analyze constructability and value engineering techniques to provide the best value for projects.
• Review tenant improvement documents and ensure design plans are in alignment with delivery requirements.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate impact.
• Monitor, control, and track all the change management processes on managed projects.
• Keep the team informed on all significant updates of the project, schedule progress, financial status, and relationships.
• Coordinate requirements with utility companies for services and municipalities on required inspections and occupancy permits.
• Partner with the Real Estate team to support growth in the RKR portfolio.
• Assist in all maintenance functions with RKR 3rd party tenants and RK Stores as needed to lead or support.
• May be required to cross-train and perform other duties.

Qualifications

Essential Qualities for Success

• 5+ years of broad commercial construction management experience with 3+ years of retail construction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills while successfully managing multiple $1,000,000+ projects at the same time.
• Knowledge of construction, including reading plans, familiarity with building specifications, and code requirements
• Analytical skills include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling workflow and processes.
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, supervision of construction superintendents and construction companies.
• Strong work ethic, highly organized, results-driven, with great verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a constant improvement mindset and expect a high level of excellence.
• Flexibility with hours: the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.
• Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, PM Software, and Scheduling software.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds and
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout multiple states

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.