Director Of Construction - Mid-Atlantic

The Director of Construction is responsible for overseeing and managing division construction projects throughout the development process including grand opening. Ensures timely completion and adherence to company quality standards and in accordance with state, federal and local building codes. Manages a team of Construction Managers and Coordinators and external contractors/vendors.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides design and construction expertise to relative departments in response to questions in maintenance, repair & lifespan.
• Schedules and coordinates store equipment and fixture setup activities to ensure timely occupancy of store including delivery and installation of equipment, utility connections, refrigeration startup, receipt of confirmation of all required occupancy/municipal licenses, and merchandise set-up coordination.
• Liaises with corporate development and other departments (ex. Purchasing, Accounting, Analytics, Real Estate, etc.)
• Reviews qualifications and confirms interest of potential contractors.
• Reviews the performance of the Construction Project Managers and Coordinators and provides feedback and direction.
• Manages division construction projects (ex. Remodels, Initiatives, Surplus & Major Projects) and capital spend to ensure projects are completed according to the company's standards for time, cost, quality and safety.
• Provides budget estimating to operations and departments in research and development of Division.
• Conducts regular field inspections on assigned projects, ensuring contractors' and subcontractors’ compliance with contract documents and takes necessary corrective action to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Monitors capital budget and regularly reports forecasts to Division leadership and other required groups.
• Coordinate with corporate partners to ensure standards, compliance, processes, and policies are adhered to.
• Assembles and approves contractor bidder list for each assigned project.
• Oversees all aspects of design and construction activities for assimilation of acquisition stores within the assigned area.
• The liaison between the Retail Operations team and the construction team managing any construction projects within the division.
• Assigns projects to Construction project team and manages their performance on their assigned projects in accordance with the company's standards for time, cost, quality and safety.
• Reviews and approves contractors' application for payment as authorized in company approved contracts and purchase orders.
• Provides training and mentors Construction Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Executes disaster recovery plan for assigned area.
• Annual Equipment Budget (AEB) forecast, including feasibility analysis and cost estimating.
• Conducts performance evaluation on approved contractors, architects, and engineers at conclusion of each project conferring with management as needed regarding changes in pre-qualified status based upon evaluation.
• Reviews and approves team's schedules for construction, equipment deliveries, inspections, and utility connections refrigeration startup, and receipt of all required occupancy licenses as required to facilitate Operations set-up and merchandising activities.
• Works with Division leadership on staffing needs.
• Oversees all aspects of design and construction activates for dark store surrender and tenant activity.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Education Level: bachelor’s degree with emphasis in General Business, building science, construction management, architectural, engineering, or related field preferred. Certified Construction Management credential preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

• 2 + plus years of people leadership.
• 8+ years business and significant construction management experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Complete understanding building code for the division.
• Possess excellent management and leadership skills and the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Must have the ability to represent the Company's interests to outside professionals and contractors.
• Able to handle the most complex, high profile and diverse projects and/or issues and make decisions with extremely high-level risk.
• Opportunities; coordinating construction objectives with other projects throughout the company; creating or assisting in the creation of broad policies and long-range goals; and leading continuous process improvement efforts.
• Must have the ability to work with and through others to achieve results. Must work effectively in a team environment. Team, mentoring, and relationship building skills are required.
• Experience developing and administering a department budget; developing long-range resource planning and alignment of resources with company's development; Identifying and evaluating outsourcing.
• Strong project management and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with personnel at all levels effectively. Must be able to communicate concepts, procedures, and systems needed clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of employees, manage their success, coach/teach/train them on the requirements of the job, mentor them to be future leaders, and give feedback and corrective action as needed.
• Possess excellent negotiation skills.
• Exceptional market analysis skills.
• Must have PC skills and desktop application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) knowledge
• Previous experience in retail store operations with a strong background in scan coordination procedures and methods, preferably with a Retail Scanning Company.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of retail real estate, construction, design, retail store operations, and retail store equipment.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to work independently and be able to plan, organize and schedule time and activities effectively to achieve work goals.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: up to 50% travel within Division geographic; Reliant on projects assigned.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Incumbents may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workdays.
• Store visits involve regular standing, walking, climbing stairs and movement in and around machinery and hazardous equipment, as well as backstage receiving and production areas.
• Incumbents may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Workday is fast paced and stressful.
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

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