Construction Project Manager - Southwest Region

Rural King•Mattoon, IL
•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, serving communities with a wide array of necessities across over 150 locations in 17 states. With annual sales exceeding $2.5 Billion, Rural King is known for its unique shopping experience, including complimentary popcorn and coffee. The company values its associates, offering growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment focused on serving rural communities. This role offers a chance for professional growth and meaningful contribution.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of broad commercial construction management experience
  • Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills while successfully managing multiple $1,000,000+ projects at the same time.
  • Knowledge of construction, including reading plans, familiarity with building specifications, and code requirements
  • Analytical skills include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling workflow and processes.
  • Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
  • Ability to work independently without supervision, supervision of construction superintendents and construction companies.
  • Strong work ethic, highly organized, results-driven, with great verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have a constant improvement mindset and expect a high level of excellence.
  • Flexibility with hours: the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, PM Software, and Scheduling software.

Nice To Haves

  • 3+ years of retail construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead all facets of the construction project from planning to closeout with industry best practices.
  • Lead the design team of engineers/architects to develop tenant plans for bidding, permitting, and construction.
  • Prepare overall project budgets, manage invitations to bid, and review proposals for a complete scope of work.
  • Negotiate, buy out, and create contractor and vendor agreements.
  • Ability to create project schedules and achieve tight deadlines while managing simultaneous multi-state projects within budget.
  • Analyze constructability and value engineering techniques to provide the best value for projects.
  • Review tenant improvement documents and ensure design plans are in alignment with delivery requirements.
  • Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate impact.
  • Monitor, control, and track all the change management processes on managed projects.
  • Keep the team informed on all significant updates of the project, schedule progress, financial status, and relationships.
  • Coordinate requirements with utility companies for services and municipalities on required inspections and occupancy permits.
  • Partner with the Real Estate team to support growth in the RKR portfolio.
  • Assist in all maintenance functions with RKR 3rd party tenants and RK Stores as needed to lead or support.
  • May be required to cross-train and perform other duties.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
  • Healthcare plans to support your needs
  • Virtual doctor visits
  • Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
  • 15% Associate Discount
  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
  • Associate Assistance Program
  • RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
  • 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
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