Construction Project Manager

ALDI•Frederick, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

ALDI is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee new store construction and remodels across a geographic area, guiding projects from permitting and bidding through contractor supervision, punch lists, and turnover to Operations. The role manages project budgets and schedules, contractor relationships, construction quality, and coordination with developers, consultants, vendors, and local authorities to deliver stores on time and within budget. The position is based in Frederick, Maryland, and is eligible for ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, allowing remote work up to three days per week and requiring at least two days per week in the office. Local travel is required, up to 75%. The starting salary is $147,500, with stated salary increases to $155,250 in Year 2 and $165,500 in Year 3. The Construction Project Manager reviews plans and project risks, facilitates permits and bids, oversees construction and landlord/developer work, approves payments and change orders, and coordinates materials, inspections, commissioning, closeout, warranties, and turnover. The role also provides technical guidance, identifies cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities, supports team strategy, and helps train and develop team members. A bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required, along with at least five years of progressive experience in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, and retail operations, or equivalent combined education and experience. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required. The work includes office duties and regular visits to land and buildings, including active construction zones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, and retail operations, or equivalent combined education and experience.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge of design, building codes, construction, renovation, and rebuilding techniques, and ability to organize and employ outside labor to deliver projects to specification.
Permit expediting skills and experience coordinating with municipal and/or governmental entities.
Ability to obtain and thoroughly qualify construction bids and proposals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Project, and Teams; advanced PDF editing tools such as Bluebeam Revue or equivalent; and construction project management software such as Sharenology, Procore, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
Awareness of OSHA and ADA compliance.
Negotiation and conflict management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparing written materials appropriate to their purpose and audience.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures, follow instructions, and demonstrate attention to detail.
Ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external relationships and work cooperatively and collaboratively.
Ability to understand the company’s history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services.
Ability to act independently when project complexity increases.
Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to regularly walk through land and buildings, including active construction zones with grade changes, ground cover, and heavy equipment; sit, reach, grasp, stand, move between areas, use a keyboard and mouse repeatedly, push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 50 pounds, and operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Oversee store construction projects to ensure compliance with governmental codes, permitted plans, and ALDI specifications, within established schedules and budgets.
Ensure ongoing compliance with site-related inspection, maintenance, and repair requirements imposed by local authorities across the asset portfolio.
Expedite applications, third-party reviews, and approvals for construction permits, including utility connections, and verify required bonds are secured before construction begins.
Recruit, qualify, and recommend contractors for future bids; develop existing contractors to improve engagement and construction efficiency.
Review and provide initial approval for construction payments and change orders, verify billing accuracy, and confirm receipt of lien waivers.
Authorize field changes within the appropriate threshold and independently determine changes needed to resolve field issues.
Provide technical advice to the direct leader on design, permitting, and construction matters.
Coordinate with National Services, consultants, vendors, contractors, and government entities to achieve project objectives.
Identify and communicate cost-saving and efficiency opportunities for construction, remodeling, and facility improvements.
Provide feedback to National Real Estate on ALDI-supplied vendors and equipment, and participate in test-item evaluations when requested.
Consult with the direct leader on team strategy and communicate relevant best practices, industry changes, recurring issues, training needs, and opportunities to improve team effectiveness.
Assist with developing and maintaining itemized capital expenditure budgets and project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist the direct leader in presenting ALDI concepts and plans at meetings.
Identify construction risks and communicate anticipated issues and contingency proposals to the direct leader.
Review ALDI and landlord/developer plans for existing conditions, scope, coordination, constructability, required scope, and applicable prototype updates or test items.
Monitor and verify completion of landlord/developer work, and maintain productive relationships with third parties to help meet project deadlines.
Initiate ordering of ALDI-supplied materials and equipment; review or facilitate review of shop drawings and material takeoffs; coordinate deliveries with the general contractor’s schedule.
Manage project bidding, including bid documents, bid administration, pre-bid meetings, bid review and qualification, and award recommendations to the direct leader.
Supervise general contractors on site and coordinate vendors to ensure work meets plans, specifications, quality standards, schedule, and budget.
Verify the need, cost, format, and supporting documentation for proposed change orders; conduct initial review and approval before submission to the direct leader for second approval.
Verify scheduling of special inspections, review reports, and ensure contractors address deviations.
Verify that decisions made by the direct leader and National Services are incorporated into construction and administrative procedures.
Facilitate project punch lists and third-party commissioning, and verify contractors address deviations.
Verify timely receipt and completion of contractor closeout documents and support creation of store warranty binders.
Lead turnover tours for Operations personnel, reviewing utility shutoffs, equipment and building controls, site and building information, warranty binders, and applicable landlord maintenance obligations.
Support Operations and Facility Services in repairing or replacing equipment and materials covered by the one-year contractor warranty.
Complete nine-month walkthroughs with Facility Services and facilitate repair or replacement of defective items covered by the one-year contractor warranty.
Review prototype plan updates and recommend changes to the direct leader.
Assist Real Estate Management in determining appropriate remedies or preventive actions for existing store facilities.
Read and interpret geotechnical reports and architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and civil engineering plans to identify scope gaps, coordination errors, conflicts, and design parameter issues.
Analyze available data to develop itemized capital expenditure budgets and detailed project schedules.
Assist in training and developing team members, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate relevant information to leadership.
Comply with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies when responsibilities involve access to confidential or sensitive information.
Perform other duties as assigned.