Manager I Construction Projects

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee pre-construction through close-out for store expansions, remodels and new store construction. The role requires coordinating with multiple departments, managing budgets, bids, and contracts, and ensuring timely openings across Food Lion-contracted projects.

The position involves substantial travel (80% Mon–Thu with a Friday remote office) and requires a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years in construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of construction industry experience.
• Ability to lead projects through influence and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage bidding and awarding processes with GC's/CM's and subcontractors.
• Oversee contracts, purchase orders and payment processing for Food Lion-contracted work.
• Coordinate redline reviews of ARCH/MEP plans for codes and standards.
• Provide value engineering feedback and develop cost-saving ideas.
• Plan store, expansion, remodel projects with detailed phase plans and milestones.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Refrigeration, Real Estate and Operations on schedules and handoffs.
• Oversee construction activities to meet prototype standards, lease requirements and timelines.
• Monitor developer/landlord-built projects and communicate issues affecting openings.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Scheduling/Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

The primary scope of this position is to manage new store, expansion and/or remodel projects from pre-construction (schedules, review of plans & bidding) through construction (implementing of construction activities, budget management and municipal sign offs) and warranty / close-out period (completion of punch list / warranty items and close-out financial documents within the timeline requirements). Project Manager I will manage various types of projects including limited scope to large scope projects, renovations to existing and operating stores, expansions and new store construction.

*** Applicants can reside in North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. The role requires 80% travel on Monday through Thursday with a remote office day on Friday.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment

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 (Request for Quote) package for Food Lion-contracted projects, as applicable. A comprehensive, accurate, timely bid package minimizes the cost of the project and helps to prevent change orders to the project in the future.
• 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, assuring changes are valid and not part of original scope of work. Timely payments also help to lower bid cost in the future, as vendors like to work for owners who pay their bill on time.
• Manage the bid, contract and requisition approval process for Food Lion-contracted projects.
• Manage the redline review process of ARCH/MEP (Architectural/Mechanical Engineering Plans) on assigned projects with respect to accuracy and conformance to prototype standards, building codes, and other generally accepted construction practices.
• 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, that will result in saving time and money.
• Plan new store, expansion, remodel projects, and department rollouts by creating detailed phase plans, construction schedules and critical project milestones, as applicable, and closely monitoring progress against those requirements.
• Coordinate with all internal departments, including Purchasing, Refrigeration, Real Estate, Preconstruction / A&E, Operations and other project stakeholders, regarding schedules, project phasing, project handoffs and changes.
• Oversee construction activities for new store, expansion and remodel projects to ensure completion in a timely manner and in accordance with prototype standards, approved plans and specifications, lease requirements and other project requirements.
• For developer / landlord-built projects, monitor developer and contractor performance against approved plans, agreed schedules, lease requirements, project milestones and turnover requirements, and communicate / elevate issues that may impact project completion or store opening.
• Issue complete period budget report to keep Senior Management up to date on the financial status of the project and any changes that will affect it.
• Review all pending change orders and determine potential impact to the budget so they can be projected properly.
• Update period budget report and compare / align with committed costs.

Requirements

• 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 manage multiple concurrent construction projects and priorities in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment.
• Experience with ground-up/new store construction, retail remodels, expansions and/or developer / landlord-built projects preferred.
• 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.