AD, Pre-Construction
About The Position
Chewy is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Construction to lead a team delivering capital projects across Fulfillment Centers, Pharmacies, and Corporate Hubs. The role oversees approximately 15–25 concurrent new-construction and retrofit projects, with accountability from preconstruction through project closeout. The successful candidate brings owner-side construction expertise and people leadership, and can develop high-performing teams, manage complex projects, proactively address risk, and build strong business partnerships. The role leads and develops approximately four Design & Construction Managers and oversees project performance against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations. Through the team, the Associate Director oversees the full project lifecycle, including preconstruction, design development, estimating, value engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The position drives capital budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and value engineering; manages external design and construction partners; and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to align delivery with business objectives. The Associate Director also communicates project performance and escalations to senior leadership, establishes scalable project governance and execution standards, and ensures projects are safely delivered, compliant with applicable regulations, and transitioned successfully to business operations. Travel to project sites may be required as business needs dictate, up to 60%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 10+ years of progressive construction management experience, including significant owner-side experience on complex capital projects.
- 5+ years of direct people management experience, with demonstrated success developing high-performing construction teams and delivering results through others.
- Proven experience leading a large, diverse portfolio of concurrent construction projects and overseeing work from preconstruction through closeout.
- Strong commercial judgment and experience managing construction contracts, contractor negotiations, change orders, and dispute resolution.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, design management, estimating, permitting, contracting, and project delivery.
- Demonstrated financial acumen, including capital budgeting, cost forecasting, value engineering, and change management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior executives.
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with detailed problem-solving, prioritize competing demands, and proactively manage project risks.
- Ability to travel to project sites as business needs require, up to 60%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering construction projects in fulfillment, distribution, pharmaceutical, or corporate office environments.
- Experience with automation, temperature-controlled facilities, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated operations.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, cGMP standards, or pharmaceutical facility requirements.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and implementing standardized construction management processes.
- PMP, CCM, or LEED accreditation.
- Proficiency with construction management platforms such as Procore or ProjectMates.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop approximately four Design & Construction Managers, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and fostering ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee a portfolio of 15–25 concurrent construction projects, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
- Oversee the full project lifecycle through the team, including preconstruction, design development, estimating, value engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Drive financial performance through capital budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and value engineering opportunities.
- Manage architects, engineers, general contractors, and consultants, holding them accountable for performance and contractual commitments.
- Partner with Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders to align project delivery with business objectives.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve complex challenges, and communicate project performance, critical decisions, and escalations to senior leadership.
- Establish scalable processes and standards for project governance, reporting, financial controls, and construction execution.
- Drive operational readiness and ensure projects are safely delivered, comply with applicable regulations, and transition successfully to business operations.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- New-hire and annual equity grant
- Annual bonus eligibility for C08+ positions
- Medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Family services benefits
- Backup dependent care
- Flexible spending accounts
- Telemedicine
- Pet adoption reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts, including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com
- Unlimited PTO for exempt salary team members, subject to manager approval
- Six paid holidays per year
- Paid sick and family leave may be available in accordance with applicable state and local regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
