(USA) Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Design

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

6d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Design will oversee a portfolio of concurrent remodel and adaptation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives and brand standards. This role involves developing and managing project scopes of work, translating business requirements into actionable design and construction plans, and establishing/maintaining portfolio-level schedules and budgets. The position also leads the design strategy, directs the entitlement and permitting process, and reviews design documents for compliance. Additionally, the Senior Manager will lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, communicate project status to senior leadership, serve as an escalation point for issues, and represent the Realty Project Management function in capital planning discussions. The role includes mentoring project management staff and implementing process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, civil engineering, project management, or related area, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years’ experience in commercial real estate project management, construction management, or facilities design.
Experience managing capital improvement projects, including design coordination, permitting, contractor oversight, and budget management.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with combined capital budgets.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, warehouse, or large-format commercial remodel projects.
Experience managing projects within occupied/operating facilities.
Experience mentoring or supervising project management staff.
Experience with project management tools (for example, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
PMP, CCM, or AIA certification.

Responsibilities

Oversees a portfolio of concurrent remodel and adaptation projects, ensuring each is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives and brand standards.
Develops and manages project scopes of work by translating business requirements into actionable design and construction plans, balancing operational needs with capital constraints.
Establishes and maintains portfolio-level schedules and budgets, tracking milestones, identifying cross-project dependencies, and reallocating resources as priorities shift.
Ensures strict adherence to approved project budgets by tracking spend, identifying variances early, providing justification for overages, and recommending value-engineering alternatives.
Leads the design strategy for existing portfolio projects, translating store operations and merchandising requirements into feasible architectural and engineering solutions.
Directs the entitlement and permitting process for remodel projects, developing compliance strategies for local and state jurisdictions and resolving regulatory challenges.
Reviews and approves design documents, construction drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with Walmart standards, building codes, and ADA requirements.
Identifies design complexities unique to existing structures and develops mitigation plans.
Leads and coordinates cross-functional teams, including internal and external partners, to drive aligned execution.
Communicates project status, risks, and design recommendations to senior leadership, providing clear options and data-driven recommendations.
Serves as the escalation point for design and permitting issues, resolving conflicts between stakeholder requirements and project constraints.
Represents the Realty Project Management function in capital planning discussions, contributing portfolio-level insights to investment prioritization.
Mentors and develops Manager-level project management staff, providing guidance on design coordination, vendor management, and stakeholder navigation.
Identifies and implements process improvements to increase project delivery efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve quality outcomes across the portfolio.
Establishes and maintains standardized project governance practices, including templates, reporting cadences, and quality checkpoints.
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace.
Demonstrates and encourages respect for all; builds a high-performing team; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all; identifies, attracts, and retains the best team members.
Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer/member and company; and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.
Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us.
Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and sets expectations for others to do the same; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates. takes action and encourages others to do the same; holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.
Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low-Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.
Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.
Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

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 and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit program (for full-time and part-time associates, includes high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are paid by Walmart).