Project Development Specialist

Position Summary

Provide support, oversight, and coordination for the capital development program from preconstruction activities through close-out for all varieties of projects initiated and managed by the Planning/Construction team through activities with contracts, legal issues, schedule, financial setup, and other critical tasks. Supports all levels of staff and external consultants & engineers/architects, and other vendors.

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Correspondence
• Collaborate with team to update master Database to ensure current information is communicated
• Cook up Job Start Notices & Site Visit Notices
• Coordinate, prepare, and distribute Job Start Notices & Site Visit Notices
• Coordination with other departments regarding disconnect, licenses, utilities, etc.
• Lead Store Opening calls with core team before and after project completions to ensure a smooth transition for operation (major projects only)
• Applications & Contracts
• Aid in the preparation of applications (BOH and other permit apps including signs)
• Prepare contractual documents (MSAs/MCCs/GC contracts/LOIs/NOCs/NOTs/Work Orders)
• Coordinate with construction management, GCs, and Legal when necessary regarding legal matters related to a construction project (liens on property, etc.)
• Miscellaneous Administrative
• Prepare Before and After presentations for management
• Coordination of all other project development activities
• Document archive management (currently Filebound and eBuilder)

Working Relationships

• Internal: Interaction with the following departments: Planning, Construction, Administration, Real Estate, Environmental, Facilities, Resource Protection, Law, Finance, Marketing, IT, and Operations
• External: Communications and coordination with the following: Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Subs, Vendors, Preferred Developer, Attorneys, State/Local Officials, and Utility companies

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or commensurate
• Preferred Education: Bachelors in Business Administration/Management or commensurate
• Minimum Experience: 2 years in an office environment
• PREFERRED Experience: 5 years+ in an office environment, multi-task, preferably construction industry but not required

Licenses/Certifications

None required

Soft Skills/Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptability
• Ability to foster team work and build collaborative relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet a plus
• Familiarity with project management systems (eBuilder, Service Channel, etc.)

Other Requirements

• Travel: No travel required
• Hours & Conditions: Typically Monday – Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting
• Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.

Additional Info

At Cumberland Farms, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.

Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.