Senior Manager, Construction

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced construction project/program manager with a strong background in delivering automotive service facility projects across multiple markets. This role will lead a team of project managers to execute national rollout of Scout retail sites, including facility renovations, expansions, rebrands, and general upgrades. The ideal candidate brings expertise in prototype-driven automotive environments, service shop construction, and brand compliance, with the ability to manage high-volume, multi-site programs efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Construction Management and minimum of 12 years of construction management experience required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Thorough understanding of drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents.
• Strong understanding of permitting and construction processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles.
• Advanced project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner.
• Experience managing multi-site rollout programs across diverse geographic regions.
• Working knowledge of service shop design, automotive retail operations, and automotive-specific systems (e.g., lifts, oil/water separators, EV charging infrastructure).
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Pursues work with ingenuity, energy, drive, and sees initiatives through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a team of construction project managers to lead execution of multi-site automotive retail and service programs, including ground-up facilities, service center additions, and facility remodels.
• Manage project pipelines for facility renovations, EV infrastructure upgrades, and other operational initiatives related to the retail program.
• At portfolio level: manage and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery of retail network sites, build & maintain program-level budgets alongside preconstruction team, establish/enforce rollout strategies aligned with brand standards and operational timelines.
• Coordinate with Real Estate, Architecture and Preconstruction teams (internal) and A/E partners (external) on site feasibility, due diligence, and entitlements.
• Manage and support a team of construction project managers who oversee construction activities for a wide range of retail operations sites, including retail/service facilities, brand experience centers, parts distribution centers, ancillary service shops, vehicle distribution sites.
• Ensure proper installation of specialized equipment such as service lifts, compressed air systems, wash systems, EV charging infrastructure, parts storage, accessories merchandising systems and other FFE.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with Scout standards and local codes.
• Build and maintain project schedules, coordinate and conduct site tours as needed by internal stakeholder teams, communicate project progress at portfolio level.
• Manage schedule risk to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Manage contractors, architects, engineers, and equipment vendors from pre-construction through closeout.
• Coordinate with Real Estate, Architecture and Preconstruction teams (internal) and GC, FFE, shop equipment partners (external) on construction execution, completion, and turnover of sites.
• Coordinate and document construction close-out activities, manage punchlist work, and orchestrate smooth handover of site to Operations and Facilities Management teams.
• Coordinate and perform warranty walks, support Facilities team as needed should issues arise during warranty period.
• Work with Preconstruction to develop, monitor, and manage full program budget and individual project budgets, including construction, FFE, shop equipment, storage equipment.
• Review bids, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement of construction contracts, specialized service equipment, FFE.
• Track costs, approve invoices, and manage change orders to ensure fiscal discipline across multiple concurrent projects.
• At project completion, work with Preconstruction and Finance teams to close out contracts, perform final budget reconciliation, and document lessons learned/program improvements for subsequent projects.
• Collaborate with internal Scout stakeholders (IT, Security, EHS), operations teams, service leaders, and brand partners to ensure proper implementation of systems and ensure operational requirements are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction updates across regional portfolios.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and milestone achievements to leadership.
• Support with building and managing a network of general contractors and specialized automotive facility vendors.
• Standardize construction processes for sales/service prototype facilities, shop layouts, and brand compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance speed-to-market and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Maintain adherence to brand image programs and facility requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to site conditions, permitting, supply chain, and construction schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• A mobility stipend
• Pay Transparency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager