Store Construction Project Manager

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Hope Mills (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee new store, expansion and remodel projects from pre-construction through warranty, coordinating bids, contracts, budgets, schedules and field oversight to ensure adherence to prototype standards and lease requirements.

The role requires managing multiple projects, working with GC's/CM's, and delivering timely results across a geographically dispersed team.

Qualifications

• 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 travel weekly

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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel capability

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee new store, expansion and remodel projects from pre-construction through warranty, coordinating bids, contracts, budgets, schedules and field oversight to ensure adherence to prototype standards and lease requirements.

The role requires managing multiple projects, working with GC's/CM's, and delivering timely results across a geographically dispersed team.