Construction Manager

This position requires an experienced individual with excellent construction management competencies. Elevated skills in communication, knowledge of design and construction methods are essential. New ground-up construction experience is necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provides support and professional advice relative to construction to the operations team. • Adhere to company construction standards and hold others accountable. • Manage multiple projects in any project phase at any given time. • Drive the approval process to keep ground break dates on time or ahead of schedule. • Perform due diligence review and assessment. • Partner with the Real Estate Manager in obtaining approvals for the projects. • Partner with internal teams to develop and manage project budgets. • Serve as the company liaison with all outside vendors and contractors. • Work closely with internal company teams to schedule equipment installation. • Perform critical on‐site milestone meetings and drive the project schedule. • Responsible for proper completion of all construction activities, preparing punch lists, and follow‐up on project closeout tasks timely. • Hold all teams accountable for safety on all job sites and for all teams that are present on-site, either internal or external. • Responsible for bidding or negotiating all contracts for construction. • Contribute to the internal team’s periodic Construction and Design meetings. • Act as support for the company operational teams relative to the construction process ensuring timely project completions and store openings. • Provide accurate reporting for analysis on project progress. • Partner with Real Estate Team to review all contract exhibits and compliance with company standards. • Presentation of projects in front of multiple people at municipal hearings and meetings • Any reasonable task that may come up that may need to be completed to support the direction of the company. • Above all, act in a manner that protects and is in the best interest of the company. Qualifications and Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in construction management preferred, or 5 years in a similar position with demonstrated increasing responsibility required. • Minimum of 5 years managing retail construction projects. • Preparation of construction budgets and tracking costs • Familiar with general construction means and methods. • Excellent entitlement and permitting experience • Efficiently communicate with design teams to facilitate quality construction drawings. • Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects at once. • Proficient with typical computer applications including scheduling, database, and spreadsheets. • Tactful in handling human relationships, ability to manage challenging situations in a kind manner. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. • High proficiency in verbal and communications skills, and computer skills • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. EEO-1 Category: Professionals

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