Construction Project Manager (convenient store projects)

Bureau Veritas•Remo, VA

10d•$100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. The role oversees project progress, coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners, and maintains accountability for schedules and documentation to achieve outcomes aligned with client expectations. Within construction services, the position leads the direction, completion, program management, and financial outcomes of multiple retail projects. Project types may include retail stores, restaurants, big-box stores, convenience stores, gas stations, distribution centers, and electric vehicle charging stations. Scopes may involve tenant improvements, renovations, expansions, or ground-up construction. The project manager oversees phases from entitlement and design through permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store startup and turnover, and closeout. The role manages projects across multiple sites and states, coordinates consultants, contractors, vendors, internal departments, and developers, and oversees contracts, change orders, budgets, schedules, and client delivery. It is a remote position requiring substantial travel to client and project sites across the U.S.; travel may be 50%–90% depending on program requirements. The position has no specific supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and at least three years of related experience; alternatively, five or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no significant motor vehicle accident points or violations.
Knowledge of project components, processes, and methodologies.
Time-management, active-listening, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to work successfully from a remote location.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Must have a cell phone and provide their own internet service.
Ability to travel to client and project sites across the U.S.; travel may be 50%–90% of the work schedule depending on assigned program requirements.
Ability to perform field activities including walking and standing for extended periods; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; climbing stairs and ladders; reaching; communicating with onsite contacts; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.
Ability to operate a computer, electronic tablet, and motor vehicle.
Ability to work onsite for up to one continuous week at a time; approximately two to three days of a typical workweek are anticipated to involve travel and onsite work, and overnight stays may be required.

Nice To Haves

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall direction, completion, and outcomes of assigned client projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
Communicate project updates and manage stakeholder expectations with internal teams and client representatives.
Monitor project milestones and deliverables and provide regular status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Create and maintain detailed project documentation in proprietary or client software.
Assess project execution regularly and identify opportunities for improvement.
Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to maintain clear communication and alignment.
Promote a collaborative, transparent working environment and interdepartmental accountability.
Keep informed about industry best practices, techniques, and standards for project execution.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements and advise management of necessary actions.
Provide timely customer service and proactive solutions to client needs.
Protect confidential company information and exercise professional discretion and judgment.
Follow applicable policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, quality standards, and strategic initiatives.
Maintain a safe and clean work area and comply with applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
Lead the direction, completion, program management, and financial outcomes of multiple retail construction projects.
Manage project development from beginning to end, including consultants, general contractors, vendors, specialty contractors, budgets, internal departments, and developers.
Manage project phases including entitlement, design, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store startup, store turnover, and project closeout.
Read, analyze, and interpret complex project documents and discuss project sites with site contacts and municipal facilities.
Oversee contract administration, change orders, budgets, schedules, and client delivery.
Manage multiple sites and states concurrently and maintain organization across initiatives.
Prepare proposals, develop budgets and forecasts, and manage project finances.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
Identify and mitigate project risks and proactively solve problems throughout the project lifecycle.
Implement feedback and continuous-improvement practices to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
Identify, navigate, and forecast project and client needs.
Travel to client and project sites across the U.S. by plane, motor vehicle, or train; overnight stays may be required.
Complete onsite/field duties, including operating an electronic tablet for live data collection and a motor vehicle.