Project Manager - Store Development - CHEF'STORE (Remote with Travel)

US Foods; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager - Store Development to lead end-to-end retail store construction and renovation projects across multiple markets.

The role collaborates with Real Estate, Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, and Finance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and brand consistency. The position is remote within the United States (excluding Hawaii and territories) with about 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Five years of retail management or five years related project management.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects in diverse geographies.
• Must be PC proficient.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, permitting processes, retail operations, and ADA/code compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or equivalent construction/project management tools.
• Must be available for overnight work and travel to new store sites (50%).

Responsibilities

• Oversee remodels, store refurbishments and facility maintenance projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans including timelines, budgets, scope, and resources.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, and Finance for lifecycle alignment.
• Serve as liaison with architects, engineers, general contractors, and external partners.
• Prepare estimates and manage project budgets ($5,000 to $1M+).
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and monitor costs vs forecasts.
• Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising brand standards.
• Track vendor performance and ensure quality control throughout lifecycle.
• Ensure permit approvals, inspections, and landlord coordination.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure specs and codes are met.
• Lead workstreams for new stores including Real estate, Construction, Legal, HR, Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Asset Protection, Accounting/Finance.

Skills

Retail management

Project management

PC proficient

Construction methods

Permitting processes

Retail operations

ADA/code compliance

Microsoft Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Overnight travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The Project Manager - Store Development will lead the end-to-end execution of retail store construction and renovation projects. This role is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects across various markets, ensuring all are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, vendors, architects, landlords, accounting and general contractors to ensure quality and brand consistency in all store environments.

This position is virtual/remote which means the work can be completed from anywhere is the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories with about 50% travel requirements for the role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all phases of remodels, store refurbishments and facility maintenance projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, scope, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, and Finance to ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles.
• Serve as primary liaison between the company and architects, engineers, general contractors, and other external partners.
• Prepare estimates, submit capital project spend and manage project budget - ranging from $5,000 to $1m plus project budgets.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at one time.
• Monitor all costs against forecasts as well as period close direction and project spend insight.
• Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising brand standards.
• Track and measure vendor performance on projects, providing direction on project standards and deliverables.
• Ensure consistent quality control practices are in place & adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure permit approvals, inspections, and landlord coordination are managed appropriately.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure adherence to specifications, codes, and company standards.
• New Stores:
• Lead workstream coordination and management of all phases of new store builds - leading overall timeline and execution planning.
• Leads the concerted efforts and coordination of all workstreams to deliver on-time schedules and openings: Workstreams include but not limited to: Real estate, Construction, Legal, HR, Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Asset Protection, Accounting/Finance and all other appropriate workstreams.
• Create and manage critical path schedules; proactively resolve delays and conflicts to keep projects on track.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Produce and provide regular reporting on project status and financial impacts.

SUPERVISION: N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with all employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.

External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service providers including General Contractors and all construction suppliers (i.e., fixtures/equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, signage, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily work indoors in a climate-controlled office environment. Operate Office equipment, including personal computer and phone. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may on occasion be loud. Working in refrigerated and freezer area in which temperatures may range from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of retail management and or five years related project management.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects in diverse geographies.
• Must by PC proficient.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, permitting processes, retail operations, and ADA/code compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or equivalent construction/project management tools.
• Must be available for overnight work and travel to new store sites. 50%.

Certifications/Training

Project Management Certification or similar certifications are desirable.

Licenses

N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and process guidelines.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to plan and organize, teach, and train, build teams, effective communicator and be a strong representative of US Foods culture and values.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$80,000 - $130,000

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***