Senior Construction Project Manager - (Grocery/Retail)

Job Description
Do you get excited about the Construction process/building things?
Ensuring project timelines are delivered on time and with a focus on quality?
If so, our Store Development team is for you.
This role is located out of our Jersey City, NJ (or Maryland) offices. All candidates must be willing to either relocate to or work out of the Jersey City or Maryland office at least 3 days per week (subject to days spent traveling for work-related projects).
The Role:
Whole Foods Market continues to develop and expand upon our current portfolio of 500+ stores. This position will help to execute and deploy new stores and market-leading innovations in the retail industry. The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of a wide range of strategic initiatives, technological innovations, remodels, new builds, and retrofits of existing space. You will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders (GCs, Subs, Superintendents, store leadership, legal, finance, etc) throughout the full construction process (Design through punch list walk-through). You will be responsible for budgetary and milestone performance, cross-functional project coordination with design and equipment procurement teams, maintenance of accurate project data and records, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and ensuring overall service level and quality of work for assigned projects.
Who You Are:
The Senior Construction Project Manager brings 4+ yrs of end-to-end construction experience in the grocery/supermarket/retail space and leads the successful execution of company initiatives for new store builds and retrofits. You will bring your knowledge and expertise in the overall construction process, well versed in lease exhibits and work letters at a project level, ensuring win-win outcomes of tenants and leases are achieved, and appropriate credits are tracked and received. You are the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the construction process including communicating project timelines, changes, etc to all levels throughout the organization.
Why Whole Foods Market:
Whole Foods Market is the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket retailer and wellness company. Our philosophy is to satisfy and delight our customers - and to support Team Members happiness, growth, and excellence. Why? We believe that every team member is a valued contributor to our mission. In our partnership with Amazon, we are re-inventing the grocery industry through innovative advancements like Just Walk Out and Dash Cart technologies and a service-minded approach.
Responsibilities:

• Ownership and accountability for all scope required for a successful Construction Project, including budget development and adherence, planning, design, FF&E procurement, and infrastructure coordination.
• Accountable for overall project delivery schedule, coordinating: LL scope, GC milestones, fixturing and equipment delivery and installation, vendor-provided equipment, including identification of long lead long lead materials to mitigate risk of delay. Provides visibility and accountability to internal stakeholder deliverables that impact project cost or schedule.
• Primary point of contact for leadership, operations, and product coordinators throughout the construction process.
• Direct procurement of equipment and systems as required, including but not limited to: walk in coolers/ freezers, electrical gear, lighting packages, camera and security equipment, exterior signage, water treatment systems, hoods and exhaust, generator/ life safety, controls, and refrigeration.
• Supervises and performs construction administration as required, including: contract negotiation, development of project schedules, management of RFIs and submittals, management of change orders, maintenance of excellent project records, and ensures timely and accurate project closeout.
• Oversees project activities of design consultants, general contractors, and service providers. Ensures contractual agreements and vendor working relationships are developed, negotiated, and maintained.
• Oversees bidding process from RFP through contract award. Ensures that task order is in place before construction, and pay apps are executed promptly.
• Schedules and oversees project meetings and site activities, including but not limited to: CD % review, bid review, weekly OAC meetings, tender inspection, punch walks, commissioning, turnover inspections, and 11-month warranty walk.
• Provides weekly project status report, including current progress report, 3 week look ahead schedule, RFI and Change order review, photos of site progress, list of all open items that require decision, and escalation notice for any risks to budget or schedule.

Professional/ Project Management Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of preparing construction budgets and tracking to actual costs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grocery store equipment, fixtures, building systems, and infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate with the design team to manage design consultants, facilitate design development and construction drawings, and ensure the accuracy of bid documents.
• Plans, estimates, organizes and monitors projects.
• Deep knowledge in project timelines and project budgets, with a focus on quality work, and following stakeholder creative intent and deadlines.
• SharePoint and MS Project, as well as internal tools for project financials and documents, like Procore

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 4-6 years relevant experience OR equivalent education and relevant experience

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to physically perform general office requirements, as well as those required on construction site.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to travel to project sites across the enterprise is required. This position may require travel up to 80%.(Day trips or overnight

The wage range for this position is $75,598.95 - $102,058.58 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire.
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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