Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Department: Development

Reports To: VP, Development

Exemption Status (FLSA): Exempt

Job Summary: The Construction Project Manager will coordinate and control the construction and renovation of convenience store facilities. Provide project management and coordination of outside contractors for the successful renovation and construction of convenience stores.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage all phases of construction and renovation projects for convenience store facilities.
• Ensure projects meet company standards for quality, safety, budget, schedule, design intent, and code compliance.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor selection, qualification review, and performance management.
• Monitor and control construction budgets, expenditures, and invoice approvals.
• Coordinate procurement and scheduling of materials, labor, and company-supplied equipment.
• Obtain and manage required permits, approvals, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure adherence to timelines, specifications, and company standards.
• Facilitate communication among internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and design professionals.
• Track, analyze, and report on project progress and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, asset verification, and construction-related records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines; provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compile bids for contractors, subcontractors, equipment, and vendors, prioritizing quality and qualifications in addition to cost.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, ensuring accurate billing and work completion verification.
• Identify project risks and challenges; recommend and implement solutions to maintain efficiency and project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company construction standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across multiple projects.
• Coordinate logistics for company-supplied equipment and materials.
• Travel to project sites (approximately 35%) to monitor progress and maintain quality control.
• Support asset accounting and financial tracking related to construction activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of company development initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction management, cost control, budgeting, and contractor oversight
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction or renovation projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in project planning, estimating, scheduling, and construction supervision
• Ability to evaluate contractor and vendor bids based on qualifications, scope, and cost
• Experience reviewing and approving invoices and monitoring construction expenditures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in construction management, project management, or contractor management
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach throughout the workday

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects

• Required to talk and hear regularly

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions in all seasons, including variable temperatures and wet and/or humid conditions

• Occasional exposure to fumes and toxic or caustic chemicals

• Combination of office setting and active construction site environments

Required Travel:

• Approximately 35% of company-wide travel for site visits, project oversight, and contractor coordination