Senior Manager, Construction-DS - Industrial Remodel

Wal-Mart • Bentonville, AR

55d • $80,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Manage construction and negotiation of projects supporting the rollout of initiatives within the Supply Chain network. Responsible for oversight and management of general contractors supporting project construction and design from development thru execution and warranty. Responsible for overall onsite management of the general contractor and third-party vendors, coordination with operations, and any others needed to execute work. Responsible for the creation and management of the overall construction schedule for each project in coordination with all business partners. Ensures construction budgets are met by advising and reviewing pre-construction budgets; reviewing and tracking monthly and quarterly budget reports; working with contractors and estimating department to resolve claims; reviewing and approving contractor payments, change orders, and invoices; and managing project scope and contingency. Monitors and enforces compliance with laws and regulations for construction projects by establishing, communicating, and monitoring standards of performance for contractors and suspending noncompliant work; collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide feedback and identify and implement design changes to comply with compliance obligations; resolving noncompliance ; maintaining certifications ; enforcing standards with regulations and company programs ; and providing guidance to team members in the application of new or changing initiatives. Partners with project managers and general contractors to create/evaluate project schedules; coordinating efforts between internal and external business units; resolving conflicts; serving as a company representative with municipalities and public officials to ensure compliance and delivery of high-quality projects; and ensuring the quality and functionality of the project's construction following turnover to operations through the warranty period. Presents to key leadership and partners while keeping stakeholders updated on progress. Partnering with internal and external teams for coordination of project scope, schedule, and budget. Observes trends across the program and brings awareness to the team providing insight, consistency and developing cross-functional solutions where needed. Develop ways of working thru coordination with cross functional teams, securing leadership and support group buy-in, communicating and training for the team and other impacted groups. Lead project coordination meetings involving all key stakeholders for implementation of the work. Serves as a team lead and/or subject matter expert that supports other WM Business initiatives, to consult with and provide direction to their project specific needs, while keeping leadership up to date. Seeks and implements opportunities within the program to develop or refine process that optimize procedures, reduce time, while providing better consistency. Maintaining, communicating, and adjusting timelines and working with contractors to ensure project milestones are met; verifying material procurement and deliveries are synchronized with project schedules; visiting sites and monitoring contractor work and schedules to ensure construction quality is consistent with design specifications and timelines; and monitoring and ensuring resolution of outstanding construction issues and work to be corrected or completed. Focuses on continued education to increase technical skills and individual development; utilizing available resources to help manage a project; acting independently when complexity of a project is increased; acting independently when the financial impact to a project is increased; establishing and communicating project risk levels and anticipating risk factors; training and directing general contractors for improved delivery of construction projects; and effectively modeling Walmart culture and building internal and external relationships through effective communication and dispute resolution. Position requires travel for approximately 80% of time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related retail industrial development design fields and 3-5 years' experience in Commercial Real Estate or Warehouse site development, building design, and construction management OR 8-10 years' experience in other site development, building design, and construction management.
• 3-5 years' experience in construction and project management.
• 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

• Demonstrated ability to managing multiple site development projects at one time, either new construction or existing TI (tenant improvement) from either the site/building design, project management, or construction management perspective.
• Experience with projects involving automation on industrial scale
• Experience with projects in operating facilities.
• Experience with Industrial Remodels.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and negotiation of projects supporting the rollout of initiatives within the Supply Chain network.
• Responsible for oversight and management of general contractors supporting project construction and design from development thru execution and warranty.
• Responsible for overall onsite management of the general contractor and third-party vendors, coordination with operations, and any others needed to execute work.
• Responsible for the creation and management of the overall construction schedule for each project in coordination with all business partners.
• Ensures construction budgets are met by advising and reviewing pre-construction budgets; reviewing and tracking monthly and quarterly budget reports; working with contractors and estimating department to resolve claims; reviewing and approving contractor payments, change orders, and invoices; and managing project scope and contingency.
• Monitors and enforces compliance with laws and regulations for construction projects by establishing, communicating, and monitoring standards of performance for contractors and suspending noncompliant work; collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide feedback and identify and implement design changes to comply with compliance obligations; resolving noncompliance ; maintaining certifications ; enforcing standards with regulations and company programs ; and providing guidance to team members in the application of new or changing initiatives.
• Partners with project managers and general contractors to create/evaluate project schedules; coordinating efforts between internal and external business units; resolving conflicts; serving as a company representative with municipalities and public officials to ensure compliance and delivery of high-quality projects; and ensuring the quality and functionality of the project's construction following turnover to operations through the warranty period.
• Presents to key leadership and partners while keeping stakeholders updated on progress.
• Partnering with internal and external teams for coordination of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Observes trends across the program and brings awareness to the team providing insight, consistency and developing cross-functional solutions where needed.
• Develop ways of working thru coordination with cross functional teams, securing leadership and support group buy-in, communicating and training for the team and other impacted groups.
• Lead project coordination meetings involving all key stakeholders for implementation of the work.
• Serves as a team lead and/or subject matter expert that supports other WM Business initiatives, to consult with and provide direction to their project specific needs, while keeping leadership up to date.
• Seeks and implements opportunities within the program to develop or refine process that optimize procedures, reduce time, while providing better consistency.
• Maintaining, communicating, and adjusting timelines and working with contractors to ensure project milestones are met; verifying material procurement and deliveries are synchronized with project schedules; visiting sites and monitoring contractor work and schedules to ensure construction quality is consistent with design specifications and timelines; and monitoring and ensuring resolution of outstanding construction issues and work to be corrected or completed.
• Focuses on continued education to increase technical skills and individual development; utilizing available resources to help manage a project; acting independently when complexity of a project is increased; acting independently when the financial impact to a project is increased; establishing and communicating project risk levels and anticipating risk factors; training and directing general contractors for improved delivery of construction projects; and effectively modeling Walmart culture and building internal and external relationships through effective communication and dispute resolution.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• 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.
• The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
• Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees