Senior Manager, Construction-DS

Walmart Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 186,000; Full time

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Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Construction-DS in Boston to lead the execution and delivery of remodel projects, ensuring on-time completion within scope and budget. You will coordinate with contractors, architects, and design partners, driving risk management and governance from pre-construction through closeout.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic planning to align construction activities with Walmart’s operational priorities and enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field with 3 years’ construction management experience or 5 years’ equivalent experience.
• Experience leading contractors and design partners to meet standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction project execution on schedule, within scope, and budget, directing contractors and design partners.
• Review and approve drawings, specs, and submittals for compliance with standards and regs.
• Manage construction compliance by enforcing Walmart and industry standards and addressing deviations.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors to resolve issues and monitor quality and schedule metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align activities with operational priorities and prepare status reports.
• Drive process improvements and document best practices for repeatable delivery.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Quality control

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Construction-DS, leads the execution and delivery of construction projects, ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and budget. This role directs contractors and design partners to maintain compliance with Walmart’s standards and applicable regulations. The position requires proactive risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of project governance from pre-construction through closeout. The manager drives continuous process improvements, enforces quality control, and provides leadership to project teams. Strong communication and strategic planning skills are essential to align construction activities with operational priorities and enterprise objectives.

This role requires up to 80% travel.

About the team

The team leads remodel construction projects from planning through closeout, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. They collaborate with contractors, architects, and cross-functional partners to maintain quality, compliance, and safety standards. Focused on effective project governance, the team proactively manages risks and resolves challenges to sustain progress. Emphasizing clear communication, strong leadership, and continuous process improvement, they support Walmart’s operational goals and construction excellence while driving accountability and fostering collaboration across all project phases.

What you’ll do

• Lead construction project execution ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and budget while directing contractors and design partners.
• Review and approve construction drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage construction compliance by enforcing Walmart and industry standards, conducting routine reviews, and addressing deviations promptly.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to resolve issues, negotiate change orders, and monitor performance metrics related to quality and schedule.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align construction activities with operational priorities and prepare detailed project status and budget reports.
• Drive process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and document best practices for consistent execution.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in construction project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate contractors, architects, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with design and safety standards.
• Strong skills in contract management, risk mitigation, and vendor performance monitoring.
• Expertise in cross-functional collaboration with operational and procurement teams to align project goals.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, team development, and driving accountability.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, change management, and process improvement to enhance project delivery.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities to support informed decision-making.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00 - $186,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field and 3 years’ experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area OR 5 years’ experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Experience in compliance in construction and real estate management or related area., Experience managing large-scale retail, industrial, or multi-site construction program delivery, including new build or remodel environments, specifically as a project manager or superintendent for general contractors or owners, Experience using construction project management platforms (for example, Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or equivalent), Experience with procurement and contract management processes for construction services, Experience with sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building standards (for example, LEED or equivalent), Professional certification (OSHA10, OSHA30, PE, PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or equivalent)

Primary Location

874 HARRISON AVE, BOSTON, MA 02118-4005, United States of America. Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies the all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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