(USA) Senior Manager, Real Estate

Walmart; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) & Personal PTO

Live Better U tuition program

Discount card

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Mount Prospect, IL seeks a Senior Manager of Store Assessment to connect store operations with real estate planning and design.

You will conduct site evaluations, translate findings into actionable items, and help define project scopes for remodels and special initiatives. Working with Facilities, Design, Construction, Operations and field leadership, you will lead site visits, prepare reports, and ensure alignment with project goals, while traveling about 80% to support field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, IT, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years’ experience.
• Experience in retail store operations, real estate, facilities, construction, or project management.
• Ability to translate observations into actionable items and drive project scope.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments to evaluate conditions and remodel opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support project planning.
• Partner with store and field leadership to understand requests and set expectations.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Design, Construction, Operations, and technical teams to align needs.
• Lead site visits and document decisions and follow-up actions.
• Evaluate requests against goals and standards for alignment.
• Identify risks, manage priorities, and support process improvement.

Skills

Store operations

Real estate

Facilities management

Construction

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

3–5 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area

Job description

930 Mount Prospect Plz
Mount Prospect, IL 60056-2652

R-2691028

$88,000 - $171,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

The Senior Manager of Store Assessment connects store operations with real estate planning and design. Through detailed site evaluations and cross-functional collaboration, you’ll assess existing conditions, capture operational feedback, and support the development of accurate project scopes for remodels and special initiatives. You’ll translate field findings into actionable items, identify potential risks, and help partners make informed decisions that improve the customer and associate experience.

About the team:

The Store & Club Assessment team bridges field operations with real estate planning and design through comprehensive site assessments and collaboration. This team evaluates existing conditions, operational feedback, and planned project scopes for remodels and special initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional partners—including facility services, design, construction, and field leadership—they ensure alignment on project requirements and support informed decision-making. The team emphasizes thorough analysis, clear communication, and strategic planning to enhance store environments and operational efficiency, contributing to the company’s ongoing growth and success in real estate development and portfolio management.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct site assessments to evaluate existing conditions, operational needs, and opportunities for remodels and special projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations with supplemental details to support project planning and scope development.
• Partner with store and field leadership to understand requests, communicate initiatives, and set expectations.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Design, Construction, Operations, and technical partners to validate findings and align project needs.
• Lead site visits and collaboration calls, documenting decisions, requests, and follow-up actions.
• Evaluate requests against company direction, project goals, and standards, ensuring proper alignment.
• Identify risks and scope gaps, manage competing priorities, communicate progress, and support continuous process improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in retail store operations, real estate, facilities, construction, project management, or a related field.
• Understanding of how building conditions, store layouts, and project scopes impact operations and customer and associate experiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to turn observations into actionable items
• Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, risk assessment, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement and Walmart's values.
• Willingness to travel approximately 80% of the time and work independently in the field.

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 $88,000.00 - $171,000.00. 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 3 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Managing profit and loss reporting, Managing project budgets, Project Management, Supervisory, Masters: Business Administration, Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location

930 MOUNT PROSPECT PLZ, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2652, 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 to 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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