Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for representing the company at locations under construction. This position will manage all construction contractors and vendors throughout the construction project to ensure timely completion to company standards, specifications and within an established budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, direct, coordinate, and budget activities concerned with the construction and/or remodel of retail structures and facilities
• Manage and monitor general contractors to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget
• Visit construction sites to monitor compliance with design documents, specifications and company requirements, as well as established budget and schedule
• Monitor and report on construction costs and change orders and manage against budget
• Review contractor draw requests for accuracy and appropriateness
• Confer with design professionals and contractors to ensure construction plans and details are accurate and reflect company standards, value engineer plans in coordination with contractors, architects, and engineers
• Participate in internal project meetings and attend strategy meetings
• Establish construction project objectives and performance
• Report on current status of construction projects to management
• Assist with selection of new general contractors as needed, training them on company requirements as they come on board
• Coordinate with the IT Department on data and security installations
• Evaluate construction material specifications
• Investigate potentially schedule-disrupting situations and implement corrective measures
• Monitor requisition of supplies and materials to complete project
• Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs to budget and scheduling
• Monitor the construction materials testing (CMT) inspections process
• Other project management duties as assigned by the Development Manager

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in construction management, engineering or related field
• Ability to understand and master construction plans, specifications, codes, and regulation
• Excellent oral and written communication in English
• Proven ability to establish good working relationships
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, contractors, clients, associates, businesses, and government agencies
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with estimating and scheduling software programs
• Ability to maintain deadlines through others
• Experience in car wash construction, fuel facilities, and/or convenience stores a plus

Requirements

• This position is expected to travel up to 80% of the time to current construction sites
• 5 years of experience in construction supervision and/or project management in relevant field

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.