Senior Construction Project Manager, Grocery

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Construction Project Manager, Grocery based in the United States.** The Senior Construction Project Manager will lead nationwide grocery store construction and remodeling programs, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This remote position offers the opportunity to oversee complex retail construction initiatives across multiple locations. You will manage projects from preconstruction planning through final closeout, balancing budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations. Working closely with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams, you will drive collaboration and resolve challenges proactively. Your expertise in building systems, particularly refrigeration, electrical, and HVAC, will help ensure successful project execution in active retail environments. This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-project environment and is comfortable with regular travel to job sites. ### Accountabilities: As Senior Construction Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of grocery and retail construction programs while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring consistent project delivery. - Support project leadership in developing proposals, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation plans. - Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver construction and remodeling projects on time, within budget, and according to client requirements. - Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive updates, addressing concerns, and resolving project issues. - Source, negotiate with, and manage contractors, subcontractors, and third-party service providers. - Oversee estimating, bidding, permitting, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. - Manage project changes, documentation, progress reporting, and compliance with established standards and best practices. - Leverage project management technologies to improve coordination, efficiency, and overall delivery. - Organize project kickoff meetings and lessons-learned reviews to promote continuous improvement. - Represent the project team in client meetings and coordinate effectively with partners, vendors, and other stakeholders. - Identify potential risks early and implement practical solutions to minimize disruption and maintain project objectives. - Coordinate work in active retail locations, including multi-shift schedules when necessary to meet demanding deadlines. - Travel to project sites as needed, potentially including weekly visits. **Requirements:** The ideal candidate combines extensive construction project management experience with strong knowledge of retail or grocery facilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to oversee multiple projects in a remote working environment. - Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or 10–15 years of relevant professional experience. - At least 7–10 years of construction management experience in the retail or grocery sectors. - Strong knowledge of the full construction project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning through project closeout. - Expertise in refrigeration, electrical systems, and HVAC is highly preferred. - Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, resources, contractors, and competing priorities. - Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and relationship-building skills. - Proficiency with Procore and Smartsheet. - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. - Ability to work independently from a home office, manage time effectively, and meet multiple deadlines. - Willingness to travel regularly to project sites, including weekly visits when required. - Flexibility to accommodate multi-shift work in active retail environments when project schedules demand it. - Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including occasional standing, walking, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 15 pounds. **Benefits:** - **Annual compensation:** $115,000–$125,000, depending on education, qualifications, experience, market conditions, and business needs. - **Remote work:** Home-office flexibility, with travel to project locations as required. - **Healthcare coverage:** Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - **Additional insurance:** Life and disability insurance. - **Paid time off:** Flexible paid time off, paid holidays, and sick time. - **Retirement savings:** 401(k) plan with employer matching. - **Professional development:** Opportunities for hands-on learning, training, mentoring, and career growth. - **Meaningful impact:** Contribute to safety and sustainability initiatives while supporting construction programs for leading retail and grocery brands. - **Collaborative culture:** Work in an environment that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, service, and community involvement.