(USA) Senior Manager, Real Estate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO) including sick-lea

Disability insurance (short and long‑m

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart in Mount Prospect, IL seeks a Senior Manager of Store Assessment to connect store operations with real estate planning and design. You will conduct detailed site evaluations, translate findings into actionable items, and support development of accurate remodel scopes to improve customer and associate experiences.

You’ll collaborate with facilities, design, construction, and field leadership, lead site visits, validate findings, and help partners make informed decisions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments to evaluate existing conditions, operational needs, and opportunities for remodels and special projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations 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 improvement.

Skills

Retail store operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

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

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...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.

• 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.

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.
• 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.