Distribution Center Senior Project Manager - Construction

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone in Memphis is seeking a Distribution Center Project Manager to lead construction and equipment projects ensuring on-time completion within budget. You will coordinate across departments and with external vendors to align resources and achieve quality objectives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Business Management or Logistics, 7+ years in Engineering or Construction Project Management, and proven organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Management or Logistics.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Engineering or Construction Project Management.
• Proven record of strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned construction and/or equipment projects with approved processes.
• Manage approval, budget, bidding, cost vs. budget, schedules and punchlists for all construction projects.
• Assist in development and maintenance of the approved Supply Chain annual CAPEX Plan after finance approval.
• Manage permitting processes for DC construction projects.
• Maintain cost vs. budget sheets for major and assigned projects.
• Update costs for due diligence/design, land, construction, equipment, IT.
• Provide weekly project updates and manage invoicing and pay requests.
• Maintain DC construction project files and process templates.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Logistics

Job description

The Distribution Center Project Manager leads and manages assigned DC Construction projects. ensuring projects are started on-time, completed on-time, and costs are within budget utilizing established processes. The position is responsible for leading efforts across many different departments and various external organizations ensuring all resources are aligned to accomplish objectives on-time and within budget with expected quality.

• Lead and manage assigned construction and/or equipment projects with approved processes
• Manage approval, budget, bidding (including bidscopes, bid breakdown and bid analyzation), cost vs. budget, schedules and punchlist for all construction projects
• Assist in the development and maintain the approved Supply Chain annual FY CAPEX Plan after finance approval
• Manage permitting process for DC construction projects
• Maintain cost vs. budget sheets for major projects and assigned projects
• Update costs for due diligence/design, land, construction, equipment, IT
• Update and monitor cost vs. budget spreadsheet whenever an edit (CO, payment etc.) is made
• Provide weekly update to comments section
• Process all construction invoices and AIA pay requests for payment after approval
• Maintain individual DC construction job files located in DC construction project folders (plans, templates, communications, spreadsheets, bids, specifications, schedules, punchlists) for new and major construction projects
• Maintain and continue to develop DC construction process files listing all construction process templates
• Manage legal NDA’s, construction RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs for construction projects
• Manage DC construction drawings, including updates, organization, projects files, civil, A&E, ST ONGE DC floor plans and DC site plans
• Manage weekly PowerPoint project update presentation for larger construction projects
• Manage and update the weekly SSC DC project log for assigned projects
• Partner and effectively work with external vendors, sub-contractors, GCS, engineers, architects and municipal building officials
• Ability to work in a Safety Sensitive environment (DC)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Management or Logistics
• Relevant work experience in Supply Chain Project Management will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 7+ years’ relevant experience in Engineering or Construction Project Management
• Proven record of strong organizational and project management skills required

Functional Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment utilizing ERD party consultants and contractors
• Up to 50% travel with overnight stays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work extended/alternate shifts as needed for projects
• Required to stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus
• Ability to hear safety horns, PIE horns, pre-shift announcements/safety messages and pages
• Ability to work in a Safety Sensitive environment (heavy PIE traffic throughout the distribution center); moving conveyors, heights; maintain awareness of surroundings at all times and quick reaction time to hazardous conditions are necessary