Senior Manager, Construction-DS

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Construction-DS leads the execution and delivery of construction projects, ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and budget. This role directs contractors and design partners to maintain compliance with Walmart’s standards and applicable regulations. It involves proactive risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of project governance from pre-construction through closeout. The position drives process improvements, enforces quality control, and manages vendor performance while fostering a high-performing team environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to align construction activities with operational priorities and enterprise goals.

What you'll do

• Lead construction project execution to ensure completion on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
• Direct contractors, architects, and engineers to maintain compliance with plans, specifications, and standards.
• Review and approve construction documents, submittals, and change orders to align with design and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project governance by identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving cross-functional decisions to maintain progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align construction activities with operational priorities and enterprise standards.
• Drive process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and document best practices for consistent execution.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in construction management, overseeing projects from planning through closeout while ensuring compliance with design standards and regulations.
• Proven leadership skills in directing contractors, architects, and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on schedule and within budget.
• Strong expertise in contract management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and quality control to maintain high standards and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to resolve issues promptly and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability in project governance, performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement to drive successful delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field and 3 years’ experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area OR 5 years’ experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area.
• Experience in compliance in construction and real estate management or related area.
• Experience managing large-scale retail, industrial, or multi-site construction program delivery, including new build or remodel environments, specifically as a project manager or superintendent for general contractors or owners.
• Experience using construction project management platforms (for example, Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Experience with procurement and contract management processes for construction services.
• Experience with sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building standards (for example, LEED or equivalent).
• Professional certification (OSHA10, OSHA30, PE, PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or equivalent).