Temporary Construction Project Manager - Modesto, CA - Save Mart Supermarkets : Job Details

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The Save Mart Companies operates 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.

With deep roots in California's Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we've made in the neighborhoods we've served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies' philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.

Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Temporary Construction Project Manager - Modesto, CA

Job Summary:

The Construction Project Manager manages multiple new stores and remodel projects. This position requires an experienced individual with a high level of professionalism, strong construction project management competencies, excellent communication skills, strong knowledge and skill in grocery store and/or retail design, construction and operations. Extensive experience in new store construction and remodel processes is required. Additionally, this individual will be involved in existing physical plant programs including facility repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

* Partner with regional construction team and contribute to the improvement of construction processes to grow and develop the Save Mart Construction program to the highest standards

* Coordinate new store development and remodels with internal stakeholders; establish positive relationships and ongoing communication with Store Managers, and Product and Merchandising teams

* Adhere to all regional and/or national construction and operational standards and objectives

* Manage multiple new and/or remodel store construction projects simultaneously

* Direct all phases of construction project management including due diligence, schedule and budget development, planning and design, FF&E procurement and store move coordination; adhere to approved project budgets and schedules

* Be the Save Mart liaison for all departments and outside contractors/equipment suppliers / consultants / landlords / governing authorities; Coordinate towards common goals while making critical decisions in a professional manner

* Ensure the completion of all punch lists items and follow-up warranty items; conduct 11-month warranty inspection with store manager

* Coordinate follow-up work with appropriate General Contractor

* Coordinate communication between district and store leadership, contractors, vendors and construction community

* Work with store leadership on proactive customer communication regarding store planned store remodels

* Help manage the regional equipment buyer and equipment buying process; Ensure the timely purchase of all store fixtures and equipment as designated by Store Operations and coordinate all deliveries and installations

* Perform on-site inspections of new store sites and buildings to ensure usability and compliance with lease and construction exhibits; ensure quality workmanship per Save Mart plans/specifications

* Supervise and perform all aspects of construction administration including managing contracts, change orders, project schedules purchase order management, invoicing and project closeout documentation

* Maintain excellent records and documentation of costs

* Act as support and point person for stores in construction process and promote safety for all Associates at construction sites

* Serves in an advisory role in matters of: site evaluation, general contractor selection, budget creation.

* Makes independent decisions in matters of: change-order approvals, field directives.

* Assists in training and checking work of less experienced team members

Hiring pay range: $81,386.00 - 106,819.00

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Experience preparing construction budgets and tracking to actual costs

* Familiar with store fixtures, planning, operations and merchandising

* Proficient in computer estimating, scheduling, data base applications

* Basic understanding of food store operations

* Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple projects under pressure at one time

* Exceptional human relationship skills; Exhibit tact in handling challenging situations

* Ability to work with design consultants to facilitate development and construction drawings in an effective and timely manner

* Excellent knowledge of grocery equipment and fixtures

* Excellent knowledge of leasing and negotiating construction exhibits

* Well organized and able to adhere to deadlines

Experience: 5 Years in grocery construction experience including new store and remodels

Education: 4 year/Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience/training in Architectural/Engineering, Construction Management, or construction-related fields preferred

Licenses: Construction Project Management preferred

Other :

* 75% travel throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley including willingness to travel throughout region with flexibility to work different hours-including early morning and late-night work

* In a typical workday, 50% of time will be spent sitting, 25% of time will be spent standing and 25% of time will be spent walking.

* Position requires ability to lift laptop and materials up to 15 pounds no more than 1/3 of the time in a typical workday using deep knee and carrying lift position

* Work location is indoors and involves exposure to work in a confined space.

* The noise level in the work is typically moderate.

Reference: req37525

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.