Senior Manager Construction

Job Summary

Provide overall managerial and technical direction for all NAPA construction projects and multiple project management teams, ensuring projects are completed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Responsible for delivery of the real estate development program and responsibilities will commence in the development lifecycle at the site identification and acquisition stage through due diligence to construction and to the ultimate handover to the operational business unit. Responsible for establishing project budgets, coordinate bidding, negotiating and awarding construction contracts, oversee construction activities in the field, ensure quality/brand adherence and timely close out projects within approved project budget, schedule and quality standards established.

Position Performance Measures:

• Manages construction for all projects, related to store expansions, code compliance and facilities maintenance, on time, and within budget, for receipt of Certificate of Occupancy.
• Manages construction contracts, including bidding, negotiation and payments in accordance with GPC vendor payment terms and within assigned budgets.
• Lead and manage construction managers and external partners to ensure effective Project Delivery
• Provides timely updates and reports on all projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of standard processes for estimating and cost tracking throughout the organization so that efficiencies and synergies are utilized throughout the project life cycle.
• Work with Real Estate Team to develop store plans and budgets for all projects ensuring company and jurisdictional standards such as ADA, building, and fire codes are met.
• Oversee daily construction department managers as well as outside consultants and vendors.
• Develop construction documents utilizing architects and engineers for permit.
• Review construction documents, develop and monitor efficient project schedules for contractors, NAPA Store Operations, and other vendors. Consult with contractors and vendors to outline work plan and assign duties, accountabilities, and scope of authority.
• Continuously monitor project site and progress, document status, and assess additional resource requirements to bring assignments to timely completion and receipt of certificate of occupancy (or jurisdictional equivalent).
• Maintain communications with all necessary team members and outside resources regarding project status.
• Partner with design team to ensure smooth transition between design concept and construction. Review final construction documents to ensure accuracy prior to initiation of construction.
• Monitor assigned projects for adherence to required codes and ordinances.
• Work with local municipalities and government officials to obtain approvals and proactively overcome issues that may be of concern.
• Provide technical direction and resolve construction related issues during the installation phase.
• Produce necessary vendor purchase orders.
• Monitor and approve related change orders.
• Conduct walk-though with contractor and developer to generate a punch list and facility evaluation. Follow-up as necessary to ensure punch list completion.
• Ensure execution of facility delivery documents as confirmation the site has been delivered.
• As necessary, prepare project summary documents outlining design and construction issues and suggest solutions for future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Engineering, Project Management, Real Estate Development, Construction or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant hands-on construction experience and supervisory experience.
• Possess thorough knowledge of commercial ground-up and retrofits from preconstruction through completion.
• Experience managing multiple project teams.
• Ability to develop a high-performance team through recruiting, supervising, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Effectively communicate, organize, plan and execute.
• Possesses strong communication skills and ability to collaborate under time constraints to effectively interface with managers, colleagues and direct reports and all external relationships.
• Sense of urgency with regard to deadlines and projects and effective time management.
• Must be able to draft, read, comprehend and revise construction drawings.
• Knowledge of local and state level laws and regulations regarding construction
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Competency with computers and various project management computer programs.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements preferred.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing, stooping, walking, pushing, pulling and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or or move up to 50 pounds.
• Travel as required.

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