Senior Manager, Construction-DS - Southwest Territory

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

13d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Construction within Walmart Realty, you’ll own a portfolio of approximately 10–15 store remodel projects across the Southwest Business Unit, ensuring each is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Walmart’s quality standards. This is a highly field-focused role requiring weekly travel to project sites. You’ll walk stores, partner closely with general contractors, identify and resolve risks, and keep projects moving forward. You’ll also use project management technology and emerging tools, including AI, to improve visibility, decision-making, and execution.

Requirements

Strong construction project management experience with a track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on schedule, on budget, and to quality and safety standards.
Hands-on field leadership and the ability to assess construction progress, identify risks, solve problems, and hold contractors accountable.
Experience managing project budgets, contracts, change orders, vendors, and construction-related risk.
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
Comfort with project management technology and digital tools, along with curiosity about and exposure to AI.
Ability and willingness to travel at least weekly throughout the Southwest Business Unit.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field and 3 years’ experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area OR 5 years’ experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in compliance in construction and real estate management or related area.
Experience managing large-scale retail, industrial, or multi-site construction program delivery, including new build or remodel environments, specifically as a project manager or superintendent for general contractors or owners.
Experience using construction project management platforms (for example, Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
Experience with procurement and contract management processes for construction services.
Experience with sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building standards (for example, LEED or equivalent).
Professional certification (OSHA10, OSHA30, PE, PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Own the delivery of 10–15 active store remodels, managing schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall project performance.
Travel weekly throughout the Southwest Business Unit to walk projects, assess progress, support general contractors, and address issues firsthand.
Identify project risks early, resolve construction challenges, and escalate critical issues to keep projects on track.
Manage contractor and vendor performance, including scope, change orders, costs, timelines, and compliance with Walmart standards.
Partner across Store Operations, Facilities, Procurement, design, engineering, and other teams to align priorities and minimize disruption.
Use project management software, data, and emerging AI tools to monitor project health, communicate risks, and improve how construction projects are delivered.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.