Project Manager – Store Development

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the full lifecycle of retail store construction and renovation initiatives.

• Manage several simultaneous projects across different markets, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and budget compliance.

• Supervise remodels, store upgrades, and facility maintenance tasks.

• Create and uphold project plans that encompass timelines, budgets, scope, and resource distribution.

• Work collaboratively with Real Estate, Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing, Asset Protection, and additional teams.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, construction suppliers, landlords, and other external collaborators.

• Generate cost estimates, submit capital project expenditures, and oversee budgets ranging from $5,000 to over $1 million.

• Track expenses against forecasts and offer insights on project spending.

• Identify opportunities for value engineering while upholding brand standards.

• Monitor vendor performance and guide them on standards and deliverables.

• Ensure quality control, manage permit approvals, inspections, and landlord coordination.

• Perform site visits to assess progress and compliance with specifications, codes, and company standards.

• Lead the coordination and execution planning for all phases of new store constructions.

• Develop and maintain critical path schedules while resolving delays and conflicts.

• Recognize risks and establish mitigation strategies.

• Provide regular updates on project status and financial consequences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of five years in retail management and/or five years of relevant project management experience.

• Demonstrated success in managing multiple simultaneous projects across various regions.

• Proficient in PC applications.

• In-depth understanding of construction techniques, permitting procedures, retail operations, and ADA/code compliance.

• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or comparable construction/project management software.

• Must be willing to work overnight and travel 50% to new store locations.

• Project Management Certification or similar qualifications are preferred.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Capable of writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guidelines.

• Proficient in presenting information and addressing queries from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

• Able to identify problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.

• Skilled in planning and organizing, teaching and training, building teams, communicating effectively, and embodying US Foods culture and values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus plan.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Pre-tax spending accounts.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Life insurance protection.