Senior Project Manager, Construction, Infrastructure Development

About the role

Carvana is an innovative automotive retailer committed to making buying and selling cars fun, fast, and fair. Founded in 2013, Carvana has grown rapidly, becoming the fastest-growing and most profitable public automotive retailer. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, and continues to expand its offerings and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction process including: tracking permits, bid and contractor selection (including GC contract negotiations), manage vendors and internal procurement team.
• Review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis.
• Work with internal Design and Engineering teams to finalize design.
• Identify construction related issues prior to submission to AHJ.
• Direct the activities of vendors/consultants as required for implementations.
• Communicate with internal corporate leadership regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control, and other performance standards.
• Participate in negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach a mutual agreement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project management, real estate construction, or a related field.
• Multi-site regional or national experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of professional experience.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management principles.
• Demonstrated experience with managing multiple, large, simultaneous construction projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Superior interpersonal skills, ability to interface with a variety of personalities with professionalism.
• Ability to leverage strong business acumen and understanding of Carvana business to prioritize and execute in accordance with what is both feasible and beneficial for the company.
• Able to help create, develop, and implement process improvement(s).
• Promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe.
• Willing to travel as necessary (up to 50% of the time).
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing and leading a team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, full-time position.