Construction Project Manager
About the Role
Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (operating companies) in the US through a shared services model, providing services such as human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to operate locally while leveraging the scale of a global enterprise. We foster an inclusive and supportive culture with leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals.
This role is a non-traditional Construction Project Manager position, serving as Sonepar's internal construction expert and owner's representative for tenant improvements, facility renovations, relocations, and build-to-suit projects. The role requires strong commercial or industrial construction knowledge, including reviewing drawings, collaborating with architects and contractors, and guiding projects from planning through completion. National scope with approximately 30-40% travel.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders, landlords, architects, engineers, and contractors to plan and execute facility projects across the United States.
- Manage construction projects including tenant improvements, facility upgrades, relocations, reconfigurations, and build-to-suit developments.
- Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and facility layouts to identify potential issues before construction begins.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, vendor performance, and overall project execution.
- Obtain contractor proposals, evaluate bids, and support contract administration activities.
- Serve as an owner's representative, ensuring operational requirements are incorporated into project designs and construction plans.
- Provide regular project updates and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Develop and improve internal processes related to facility documentation, move-in inspections, property condition assessments, and lease documentation.
Requirements
- Experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, permitting, building requirements, and project execution.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders.
- Strong project budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Commercial real estate or tenant improvement construction experience.
- Preferred: Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Commercial Construction PM, or similar role.
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Preferred: Experience with AutoCAD, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar construction and project management tools.
- Preferred: Professional certifications such as CCM, CAC, or CPC.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.