Project Manager - Construction

Meijer; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer, a family-owned retailer, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead budgeting, bidding, contracts, and financial reporting for Meijer Properties/Construction. You will manage pre-construction, cost reporting, and project closeout, coordinating with designers, general contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years of construction PM experience, ability to read drawings/specs, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 3-5 years of proven success in construction project management.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Function as a resource to Meijer Design, outside A/E firms, during design development.
• Estimate, budget, and establish detailed construction cost projections.
• Administer construction purchase orders.
• Oversee pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Prepare project reports including risk, bid results, and cost updates.
• Coordinate with Business Partners in field execution of projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including storm water, safety, and permits.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Verbal and written communication

Budgeting and cost control

Project management software

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Accounting Systems

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

This position works within the Meijer Properties/Construction department working closely with design resources, construction management firms, general contractors, and other consultants to administrate construction projects. This role is accountable for budgeting, bidding, contract awards, and all construction-related financial reporting. Manages pre-construction activities and is the primary project execution strategist. Approves all contractor invoices, change orders, etc. including release of final payments and retention.

What You'll be Doing:

• Function as a resource to Meijer Design, outside A/E firms, etc., during design development.
• Estimate, budget, and establish detailed construction cost projections.
• Administer construction purchase orders.
• Oversee pre-construction, construction, and post construction activities.
• Project reporting which includes risk strategy, bid results, job costs, progress update, and closeout.
• Coordinate with Business Partners in the field execution of projects.
• Regulatory compliance which includes storm water pollution prevention safety and permit requirements.
• Responsible for project closeout, final reporting, administers warranties and compliance with document retention requirements.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of proven success in construction project management.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communicator.
• Familiar with commercial construction practices, Project Management software, accounting systems, etc.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.Meeijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.