Store Construction Project Manager(OHIO)

Job description

Store Construction Project Manager Your years of construction project management experience in the retail industry and ground-up building construction experience, along with your proficiency in MS Office Suite, make you a great fit for our Store Construction Project Manager position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table . About Your Role: As a Store Construction Project Manager at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you’ll ensure quality and timeliness throughout the construction process. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and attention to detail as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. You will work closely with Dollar Tree partners and outside vendors to effectively manage all facets of your assigned projects. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Project Management & Execution Manage the construction process for new, relocated and expanded stores. Manage the construction process for remodels and renovations of existing stores, including re-builds and re-opens. Visit store project sites to confirm LL construction progress and schedule store construction effectively. Simultaneously manage 30–50 projects per year of varying types, costs and complexities from Landlord turnkeys/build-to-suit projects to as-is space projects to new, ground-up construction with costs ranging from $100,000 to $1.5M+, including land/site development and complex self-development related construction issues involving communication, coordination and negotiation with public officials and building departments. Conduct site visits as required to ensure projects are kept on schedule and weekly updates are provided on schedule deviation, including but not limited to project kick-off meetings, delivery of possession/turnover inspections, maintaining a list of outstanding construction issues, and conducting a final project punchlist. Provide cost estimates on new projects going to Real Estate Committee or as directed/required. Perform special projects as assigned by the Director of Construction. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Communicate with landlords and internal Dollar Tree partners regarding timeliness of turnover and openings of upcoming store projects. Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are kept up to date with status of projects at all times. Meet with Architectural Project Managers, Real Estate Managers, and other internal and external stakeholders as required to conduct project autopsies to identify lessons learned that can be fed back to the beginning of the development process as inputs on new/upcoming projects. Recommend opportunities for process improvements. Contract & Financial Oversight Ensure Dollar Tree quality and financial standards are met by monitoring store construction progress and costs, evaluating quality and taking necessary action to keep projects on track and within defined budgets. Hold Landlords, Architects/Engineers, and General Contractors accountable for timely and on budget delivery of construction projects. Input, maintain and manage all applicable construction key dates in the project management/tracking system. Continually work to solicit and train new and existing general contractors, including onboarding and ongoing vendor management. Recommend selection of general contractors after reviewing, qualifying and clarifying contractor bids after a thorough bid vetting process. In partnership with the Director of Store Construction, award construction contracts after a thorough cost variance analysis against the Real Estate Committee approved budget. Effectively manage all facets of the Construction Contract including project award, scheduling, change order process and project close out on all bid and assigned projects. Manage the RFC (request for change) and CO (change order) process, including analyzing legitimacy and cost of change orders by reviewing a breakdown of material costs, labor costs, man-hours required to perform the work, and challenging contractors on back-up detail provided. Ensure completion of store punch list items and follow up on all warranty items in a timely manner. Maintain and input all construction key dates and ensure all construction documents are uploaded into the SLM program for project close out. Your Required Skills and Experience: 5-10+ years of construction project management experience in the retail industry, including tenant improvement and new, ground-up construction, managing multiple projects at one time across a multi-state territory. Must have a minimum of 5 years of ground-up building construction experience for a retailer or general contractor. Ability to travel approximately 50%-75% of work time as required or directed. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily, PowerPoint preferred). Technical training and/or experience in the areas of building code, estimating, mechanical, electrical and/or structural disciplines. College degree in a construction related field. Familiarity and prior involvement with store fixturing, planning, operations and/or merchandising. Start Rate = $122,000- $128,500 based on experience plus 20% bonus and equity. The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan. Our success is a team effort — when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus! Your Perks and Benefits: We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer: Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with matching contribution Employee Stock Purchase Program Educational Assistance Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services And much more! Who We Are: At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities. We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you. Join our team today and discover The Value of You. Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Full time Marysville, Ohio Construction & Design Dollar Tree