(USA) Senior Manager, Construction-DS
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Construction-DS, leads the execution and delivery of construction projects, ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and budget. This role directs contractors and design partners to maintain compliance with Walmart’s standards and applicable regulations. The position requires proactive risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of project governance from pre-construction through closeout. The manager drives continuous process improvements, enforces quality control, and provides leadership to project teams, fostering accountability and operational excellence while supporting enterprise priorities and maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The team comprises experienced construction professionals committed to delivering projects on schedule, within scope, and budget. They lead collaboration with contractors, architects, and cross-functional partners to ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements. Focused on risk management, quality control, and process improvements, the team enhances project execution. With strong leadership and communication skills, they drive accountability, support continuous learning, and uphold high standards of integrity and operational excellence throughout all construction phases. Their expertise ensures effective coordination and successful delivery of complex construction initiatives.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in construction project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate general contractors, architects, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with design and construction standards.
- Strong skills in risk management, quality control, and vendor performance monitoring.
- Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional collaboration with procurement, facilities, and operations teams.
- Proficiency in reviewing construction documentation and driving corrective actions to maintain project compliance.
- Effective leadership and team management capabilities, including mentoring and performance evaluation.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to resolve project challenges and maintain delivery momentum.
- 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
- Lead construction project execution to ensure completion on schedule, within scope, and on budget while managing contractors, architects, and engineers.
- Review/approve construction drawings, specifications, and submittits to ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee construction compliance by conducting routine reviews and addressing deviations from Walmart and industry standards.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to resolve issues, negotiate change orders, and monitor performance metrics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Store Development, Facilities, Procurement, and Operations to align construction with business priorities.
- Prepare and present project status, budget, and risk mitigation reports to leadership and stakeholders.
- Drive process improvements and document best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency/consistency.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
