Construction Project Manager

Albertsons Companies • Arlington, TX

5h

About The Position

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Project Management
Ensure assigned construction projects are completed according to company standards for time, cost, and quality.
Conduct regular field inspections to ensure contractor compliance with contract documents; take corrective actions as needed.
Review and approve contractors’ applications for payment per authorized contracts and purchase orders.
Schedule and coordinate store equipment and fixture setup activities to ensure timely occupancy, including:
Delivery and installation of equipment.
Utility connections and refrigeration startup.
Confirmation of occupancy licenses.
Coordination with operators for merchandise receipt.
Review and approve schedules for construction, equipment deliveries, inspections, and utility connections to facilitate operations setup and merchandising activities.
Execute disaster recovery plans for assigned areas.
Design & Construction Expertise
Provide design and construction expertise to operations and departments for maintenance and repair inquiries.
Oversee all aspects of design and construction activities for assimilation of acquisition stores within assigned area.
Vendor & Contractor Management
Assemble and approve contractor bidder lists for each assigned project.
Review qualifications and confirm interest of potential contractors.
Conduct performance evaluations of contractors, architects, and engineers at project completion; recommend changes to pre-qualified status based on evaluations.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Provide budget estimates for operations and departments during development of Division Annual Equipment Budget (AEB) forecast, including feasibility analysis and cost estimating.
Leadership & Training
Provide training and mentorship to less experienced construction professionals.
Participate in developing and administering department budgets, long-range resource planning, and alignment of resources with company development goals.
Identify and evaluate outsourcing opportunities.
Coordinate construction objectives with other company projects.
Lead continuous process improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in General Business or related field.
• 8+ years of business and significant consulting management experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail real estate, construction, store operations, and store equipment.
• Ability to manage complex, high-profile projects and make decisions with high-level risk.
• Exceptional market analysis and negotiation skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills; ability to motivate and work through others to achieve results.
• Ability to work independently and effectively plan, organize, and schedule activities.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to represent company interests to outside professionals and contractors.
• Thorough knowledge of front-end work methods, fund handling, and scanning procedures.
• Understanding of company scanning and price maintenance systems.
• Previous retail store operations experience with strong background in scan coordination.
• Complete knowledge of front-end company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; strong relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned construction projects are completed according to company standards for time, cost, and quality.
• Conduct regular field inspections to ensure contractor compliance with contract documents; take corrective actions as needed.
• Review and approve contractors’ applications for payment per authorized contracts and purchase orders.
• Schedule and coordinate store equipment and fixture setup activities to ensure timely occupancy
• Review and approve schedules for construction, equipment deliveries, inspections, and utility connections to facilitate operations setup and merchandising activities.
• Execute disaster recovery plans for assigned areas.
• Provide design and construction expertise to operations and departments for maintenance and repair inquiries.
• Oversee all aspects of design and construction activities for assimilation of acquisition stores within assigned area.
• Assemble and approve contractor bidder lists for each assigned project.
• Review qualifications and confirm interest of potential contractors.
• Conduct performance evaluations of contractors, architects, and engineers at project completion; recommend changes to pre-qualified status based on evaluations.
• Provide budget estimates for operations and departments during development of Division Annual Equipment Budget (AEB) forecast, including feasibility analysis and cost estimating.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced construction professionals.
• Participate in developing and administering department budgets, long-range resource planning, and alignment of resources with company development goals.
• Identify and evaluate outsourcing opportunities.
• Coordinate construction objectives with other company projects.
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay
• retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager