Project Manager - Construction

We are searching for an experienced Project Manager - Construction for our Store Support Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.

About the role

Manages the new construction and remodel projects to ensure an orderly completion of projects in accordance with all existing corporate and departmental policies and procedures, as well as strategic development plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical inspection of job sites as well as meetings with contractors to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure quality of the final construction and timely completion as a major responsibility.
• Control quality of construction using good construction techniques in adherence to plans and specifications.
• Participate in developing preliminary estimated costs for new sites, including all expected costs for building on-site and off-site improvements.
• Coordinate with the architect and Store Design to ensure building plans are correct and modified to meet local requirements prior to submission for building permits or distribution to general contractors for bidding.
• Review and analyze construction estimates for conformance to approved organizational budgets.
• Ensure orderly administration of project-related paperwork.
• Review all construction invoices, guarantee their accuracy, and maintain an ongoing Project Budget Summary showing costs to date versus approved budget.
• Coordinate between the General Contractor and all construction suppliers to ensure timely delivery and installation of critical components (e.g., fixtures/equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, signage).
• Coordinate between the General Contractor and all internal Smart & Final departments (Operations, Merchandising, IS, etc.) to ensure timely installation of systems and turnover for stocking and grand opening.
• Responsible for punch-list and one-year warranty walkthrough with General Contractor, vendors, and all S&F departments to list any remaining items to be completed.
• Ensure completion of all punch-list items.
• Provide weekly status reporting (or more frequently as needed) of projects to SVP of Construction, Director of Construction, and Manager of Field Operations.
• At the conclusion of each project, coordinate the receipt and filing of the close-out book, as-built plans, and site plans.
• Ensure all pertinent project notes and documents are assembled in the permanent project file.
• Execute Work Orders and review corresponding Change Orders from the General Contractors.
• Coordinate activities with Construction Coordinator in administrative functions as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to ten years of related commercial/retail construction administration experience.
• Construction Project Management Certification or similar certifications are desirable.
• Must be PC proficient and available for overnight travel to construction sites.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00. The actual starting pay will be determined by experience and relevant skills.