Construction Manager

OVERVIEW:

The Construction Manager is responsible for the planning and executional oversight of workflows for all new store construction, remodels, & retail store and corporate facilities as well owing all project communication.

CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and review construction plans, phasing, and construction schedules
• Establish and track project budgets and all construction costs
• Review feasibility analysis, permitting, design and construction of new stores and remodel projects
• Establish and expedite development timelines by interacting with and providing guidance to outside Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and Governmental Agencies
• Understand, review, sign-off/approve all construction plans, change orders, reports, survey plans, site investigation reports, and utility plans
• Responsible for the successful completion of:
• 1) Communication: with internal support team, subcontractors, and vendors
• 2) Customer Service: developing and maintaining relationships with New Store/Remodel Committee and construction partners during all phases of construction
• 3) Organization and Management of Projects: review and analyze project drawings and documents, manage and evaluate costs, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks to ensure successful completion of new construction/ remodel projects in a team-based environment
• Visit and monitor all construction sites nationally
• Communicate frequently with contractors, team members, vendors, all internal departments, and Stakeholders on the development of plans, their progress, and timelines.
• Monitors progress and quality of construction by regularly scheduled site visits providing functional expertise and counsel to general contractors
• Leads and/or participate in daily/weekly new store and remodel development calls with various team members including but not limited to: Real Estate, Operations, Construction, Store Planning, Merchandising, and Signing
• Provide insight and direction to architects, engineers, and General Contractors as needed to address questions or comments that arise in the field concerning new projects
• Coordinate subcontractors and the construction team to meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Negotiate agreement terms, manage construction contract drafts, bid on projects, and obtain permits to analyze and mitigate risks
• Communicate with departments as needed to ensure delivery of product and material are timely and accurate
• Review projects daily to ensure quality construction standards exist and estimates remain within budget
• Supervise construction projects to ensure they are completed on time and built per plans.
• Supervise the installation of all tile work to ensure installations are per plan and quality standards are maintained
• Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the building process
• Obtain occupancy permit working with city and government department on compliance requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in building science, construction management, or civil engineering or equivalent experience
• Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills
• Superior management and delegation capabilities
• High level of financial responsibilities
• Leadership, project, and time management skills
• Ability to work with confidential information is essential.
• 8 years relevant work experience
• Multi-Unit Retail experience a plus
• Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering experience