Manager Construction Project Management - Refrigeration

About the Role

Lead a team of specialized Construction Project Leaders that manage projects with varying degrees of complexity and volume within one or multiple regions. Drive team development while ensuring alignment of your program to departmental and company-wide initiatives. Foster collaboration with internal and external relationships to maintain H-E-B standards, expectations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Construction Project Managers responsible for coordination and execution of capital, non-capital, and expense projects.
• Supervise Program Leaders who lead one or multiple teams of Construction Project Leaders.
• Guide programs through construction project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on project execution, monitoring program performance to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local governing agencies, construction leadership, and company leadership.
• Review and analyze program financials, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains; maintain accurate budgets in the Capital Reporting tool.
• Prepare reports with recommendations for senior leadership on design, scheduling, expenses, competitive analyses, and process improvements.
• Establish operational objectives and work plans, delegating assignments and executing company policies.
• Direct teams to complete objectives-oriented assignments by implementing strategic policies to resolve complex issues with cross-functional impact.
• Perform individual tasks related to the group/function, including hiring, firing, and performance/pay reviews.

Requirements

• Work experience leading successful projects and coaching/mentoring others in a group or team/department.
• Big-box retailer experience with emphasis on grocery, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, lighting, plumbing, and facility equipment.
• Background in architecture, engineering, construction/project management, or related field, comparable formal training, or work experience.
• Leads supervisors and/or less experienced professionals (2 or more) with latitude and independence.
• Establishes operational objectives, work plans, and delegates assignments.
• Executes and modifies company policies, implementing new standards, products, processes, and mid-term business plans.
• Skilled people leader with advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
• Advanced PC skills, specifically in industry-related software (MS Suite, project management applications, plan review tools, etc.).
• Advanced organizational, analytical, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting, risk management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field of education and/or work experience leading successful projects and coaching/mentoring others.
• Completion of H-E-B leadership programs where applicable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Function in a fast-paced, office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.