Sr Manager, Regional Construction

7-Eleven

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Manager, Regional Construction is responsible for leading a team of New Store Construction Managers and managing a pipeline of new store construction projects from permit readiness through store opening and project closeout. This role sets strategy, governance, and standards for a multi-state portfolio, owns capital planning and delivery performance, and orchestrates cross-functional coordination across Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations. Success is measured by speed-to-market, budget adherence, brand consistency, and risk control while driving 7-Eleven's strategic initiative of organic new store growth and delivering revenue-generating months that directly impact annual EBITDA targets.

Requirements

• Bachelors/4 Yr Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Business
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• 4+ years of management experience
• Extensive experience managing complex construction projects with significant budgets, multiple internal stakeholders and external partners
• Proven track record of working with partners to identify solutions that enhance customer experience while meeting operational requirements
• Expert program and project management; mastery of scheduling, budgeting, risk, and change control methodologies
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, life-safety standards, and environmental compliance
• Proficiency with MS Office, project controls software, cost management systems, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong financial acumen with ability to develop and manage complex capital budgets and ROI projections
• Experience with sustainability practices and energy-efficient building systems for retail environments
• Deep knowledge of construction management principles, building systems, and project delivery methods
• Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market data, understand trends, opportunities, and root cause analysis

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PE, or AIA preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the regional new-store roadmap, capacity planning, and quarterly openings plan, maintaining proper governance and KPIs
• Manage annual capital plan for new stores in a specified multi-state region, with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Ops, Facilities, A&E, Franchising, etc) to deliver high quality, prototype-compliant new store builds
• Uphold policies for AIA Contracting, Purchase Orders, job cost control, procurement, bid processes, contract administration, and insurance requirements
• Develop vendor strategy; qualify, onboard, and performance-manage GCs, suppliers, and other external partners
• Partner with Real Estate & Entitlements on deal economics, landlord work letters, and construction exhibits; support executive investment committee decisions
• Build and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed team; set goals, train, coach, and manage performance
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; maintain relationships with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) and utility providers
• Report portfolio health and variances to leadership; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

What This Job Offers

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