Construction Manager

7‑Eleven•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Construction Manager oversees multiple construction projects from inception through completion, monitoring performance against safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets. The role coordinates with internal senior leaders and Operations, contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, and regulatory bodies, providing clear updates and supporting effective decision-making. Responsibilities span project planning, site due diligence, design review, budgeting, permitting, contractor selection, field oversight, reporting, equipment procurement, deficiency management, and project handover after commissioning. This is a remote role requiring upwards of 50% regional travel, with potential travel to locations throughout North America based on business needs. The position also has operational expectations that include weekly timecard completion, timely expense reporting and training, annual safety certification, proactive management of milestones, and escalation of schedule, cost, quality, or safety issues.

Requirements

Construction and project management experience.
Bachelor’s degree, or alternatively, a high school diploma/GED with equivalent experience or four or more years of U.S. military experience.
Ability to travel regionally upwards of 50%, with potential travel to North America locations based on business needs.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, driving, reaching overhead, kneeling/stooping/bending, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Operational experience in convenience stores, fueling, or quick-service restaurants.
Understanding of accessibility and life-safety laws and their application.
Expertise in installing and maintaining retail underground storage tank (UST) fueling systems.
Working knowledge of refrigeration equipment, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Additional certifications or education applicable to the role.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of construction projects from inception to final completion.
Provide timely, concise, and transparent communications to Operations and project stakeholders.
Direct general contractors, engineers, architects, and vendors to complete projects in accordance with contract requirements.
Work with 7-Eleven’s Environmental consultant to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Assess project performance using safety, quality, cost, and schedule key performance indicators.
Create project plans, including project charters, schedules, responsibility matrices, risk management plans, communication management plans, and stakeholder registers.
Facilitate site surveys and due diligence, and prepare scopes of work.
Manage estimates, budget development, change orders, invoice review, and project closeout.
Lead design reviews to ensure accuracy against scope and specifications and obtain approvals.
Lead permitting and assist with negotiations with regulatory bodies and Authorities Having Jurisdiction as required.
Direct bid management and recommend contractor selections.
Provide field oversight and direction from preconstruction through final required inspections and occupancy.
Develop site-specific equipment take-offs and place equipment orders for each project.
Report regularly on percent complete, estimated turnover date, actual costs, and cost forecasts.
Ensure vendors meet duration and quality targets and address underperformance.
Minimize, document, and oversee timely completion of project deficiencies.
Promote a culture of safety in accordance with department guidelines.
Hand projects over to stakeholders after successful completion of commissioning protocols.
Complete timecards weekly by end of day Sunday and submit expense reports by the end of the month.
Complete required company training within assigned timelines and annual safety certification.
Ensure projects are fully closed according to department procedures and proactively manage project milestones.
Correct overdue dates within seven days and escalate impacts to time, cost, or quality to appropriate stakeholders within 24 hours.
Immediately report safety incidents by phone rather than voicemail.