Construction Project Manager, Grocery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the Owner’s Representative throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Oversee multiple grocery/supermarket construction projects and locations at the same time.

• Guide projects through all phases including pre-construction, bidding, permitting, construction, turnover, and closeout.

• Coordinate and manage general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in the project.

• Track project schedule, budget, scope, quality, and safety metrics.

• Evaluate construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, bids, and other relevant project documents.

• Analyze bid results and offer recommendations to the client.

• Verify and keep track of permitting requirements and project milestones.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and quality.

• Review and manage change orders, payment applications, invoicing, and overall project costs.

• Identify potential project risks and devise solutions related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and scope.

• Lead and take part in project and client meetings.

• Deliver clear and consistent weekly project updates and communications.

• Coordinate punch list activities, project turnover, and final closeout procedures.

• Establish strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors.

• Act as a trusted advisor and daily construction resource for the client.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in multi-site construction project management.

• Strong preference for experience in grocery, supermarket, big-box retail, or similar large-format retail construction.

• Critical experience in managing remodel store construction projects.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or locations as part of a larger program or rollout.

• Comprehensive understanding of pre-construction processes, estimating/bidding, permitting, scheduling, construction, change management, and project closeout.

• Experience collaborating with general contractors, architects, engineers, and other construction professionals.

• Strong grasp of construction drawings, specifications, scopes, schedules, budgets, and contracts.

• Capability to handle multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment.

• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

• Willingness to travel nationally 50–70% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.

• Flexible paid time off policy.

• Paid holidays and sick leave.

• Matching 401K retirement plan.

• Hands-on experience in the field.

• Engaging and comprehensive training programs.

• Opportunities to mentor interns and co-op students.

• Supportive and dynamic workplace environment.

• Commitment to Safety and Sustainability initiatives.

• Chance to collaborate with leading brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.