Site Development Project Manager
About The Position
Kwik Trip is seeking a Construction Project Manager to support the development and construction of new retail locations, remodels, rebuilds, and building additions. The role coordinates site planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction activities in partnership with Store Engineering, Real Estate, Legal, design professionals, contractors, and government agencies. The project manager also represents Kwik Trip at public hearings and municipal meetings. This full-time position is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It typically involves working 45 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with schedule flexibility that may include half days on Fridays. The role requires office work at least three days per week; candidates must be willing to relocate or work in the office at least three days weekly. Some evening meetings and overnight travel are required. The stated full pay range is $75,160.02 to $112,740.16. Actual pay depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency, and internal equity. Kwik Trip also gives 40% of pre-tax profits back to coworkers through bonuses that range from 8% to 12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage, depending on company profitability.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, development management, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in planning, permitting, design, site development, or construction document preparation.
- Knowledge of site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and utilities.
- Understanding of zoning, planning, permitting, building codes, and government approval processes.
- Ability to read and interpret site plans, surveys, construction documents, and land-development requirements.
- Working knowledge of general construction design and practices.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects, design professionals, contractors, or other project partners.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
- Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Willingness to relocate or work in the office at least three days per week.
- Availability for some evening meetings and overnight travel.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Commercial real estate development or retail construction experience.
- Experience presenting projects to municipalities, planning commissions, or city councils.
- Experience coordinating land-use approvals, easements, access rights, or other land entitlements.
- Experience with construction bidding, contractor selection, change orders, or invoice review.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate new store sites, rebuilds, remodels, and building addition projects.
- Gather and organize site information needed for design, permitting, approvals, and bidding.
- Coordinate site and building design, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, utilities, building codes, and accessibility requirements.
- Interpret zoning ordinances, building codes, land-use requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Review site plans, surveys, easements, access rights, land divisions, and other development documents.
- Manage permitting and approval processes with municipal, county, state, and federal authorities.
- Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and other design professionals to meet project schedules.
- Partner with Real Estate and Legal teams on due diligence, land entitlements, and development approvals.
- Represent Kwik Trip at planning commission, city council, and other public meetings or hearings.
- Coordinate construction plans, specifications, and bidding documents.
- Support contractor selection and facilitate construction meetings.
- Provide construction oversight for new stores, rebuilds, remodels, and additions.
- Manage project schedules, contractor and subcontractor agreements, change orders, and invoices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
- Bonuses ranging from 8% to 12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage, depending on company profitability, funded through the company’s distribution of 40% of pre-tax profits to coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
