Manager Construction Projects

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Position Summary

The primary scope of this position is to manage remodel projects from pre-construction (schedules, review of plans & bidding) through construction (implementing of construction activities, budget management and municipal sign offs) and warranty / close-out period (completion of punch list / warranty items and close-out financial documents within the timeline requirements). Project Manager I will manage various types of projects including limited scope to large scope projects, renovations to existing and operating stores.

Applicants must reside in the greater DC Metro Area. The role requires travel to remodel/new store locations on Tuesday - Thursday, in office requirement on Monday and a remote office day on Friday.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the bidding and awarding processes related to all GCs (General Contractors), CMs (Construction Managers), individual subcontractors and various suppliers.
• Manage the compilation of all bid documents, including requests for proposals, bid forms, bid plans, special instructions, schedules, and uploading the RFP (Request for Proposal) package. A comprehensive, accurate, timely bid package minimizes the cost of the project and helps to prevent change orders to the project in the future.
• Manage the preparation of contracts, purchase orders, processing, and payment of all requisitions and invoices.
• Manage the Construction Change Authorization/Change Order process, ensuring changes are valid and not part of original scope of work. Timely payments also help to lower bid cost in the future, as vendors like to work for owners who pay their bill on time.
• Manage the bid, contract and requisition approval process.
• Manage the redline review process of ARCH/MEP (Architectural/Mechanical Engineering Plans) on assigned projects with respect to accuracy and conformance to prototype standards, building codes, and other generally accepted construction practices.
• Provide value engineering feedback to the Engineering department on assigned projects.
• Develop and implement new cost savings ideas, including value engineering and construction means and methods, that will result in saving time and money.
• Plan store expansion, remodel projects, and department rollouts by creating detailed phase plans and closely monitoring
• Coordinate with all internal departments regarding schedules, project phasing and changes.
• Oversee the construction activities to ensure completion in a timely manner and in accordance with prototype and lease requirements.
• Issue complete period budget report to keep Senior Management up to date on the financial status of the project and any changes that will affect it.
• Review all pending change orders and determine potential impact to the budget so they can be projected properly.
• Update period budget report and compare / align with committed costs.
• Work with all other departments, (Purchasing, Refrigeration, Real Estate etc.) to ensure all potential costs are being committed / projected. Submit projected number for all cost centers for incorporation into the budget report
• Direct weekly project construction and operations meetings for all assigned projects
• Plan and direct these weekly meetings with GC's or CM's, including subcontractors, vendors, and operations support teams is vital and prerequisite to the successful operation and timely completion of projects.
• Inspect progress to verify that all work is compliant with plans and specifications and meets our standards for quality and appearance.
• Monitor and evaluate on site activities to determine if they are consistent with the construction schedule milestones.
• Prepare and manage as necessary construction schedules, phase plans, two-week look ahead schedules, critical equipment delivery schedules for equipment delivery.
• Minimize disruptions that will interfere with store operation and complete renovations and new stores per schedule.
• Schedules must be revised and/or updated in a timely manner to accurately indicate job status.
• Work with the Safety department and the contractors' safety reps to ensure safety inspections are completed, workers are trained, and the project runs in as safe a manner as possible, always promoting a safe working environment.
• Work with our safety dept. to review safety expectations at the start of every project.
• During weekly visits and job meetings call out both positive examples of safe practices and areas of concern.
• Write warnings and eventually fines for contractors who do not follow the process.
• After the job is complete, perform a postmortem with our safety dept. and recommend safety awards for vendors who promoted safety as a standard.
• Meet with vendors who were delinquent and determine if they can improve and continue to work for us.
• Implement and manage the project completion process including the punch list walk through inspections, project closeout manuals, and the project punch list completion signoff process. This process includes all as built plans, and the completion and payment of all construction requisitions and invoices within four months after store opening.
• Fill out and submit Fixed Asset documents for the disposition of all equipment removed from the store to insure accurate depreciation accounting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of construction and/or architecture industry experience
• Practical Construction technology and methods
• Knowledge of architectural designs/engineering concepts and processes; construction methods and materials; site/off site design and development; project management; environmental and legal issues relative to development; supermarket/retail industry standards.
• Full knowledge of Construction Safety and OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans (Architectural, Structural, MEP, Refrigeration and EMS plans), specifications, building codes and lease exhibits.
• Must be able to do complex phase planning and construction scheduling.
• Must be able to read/interpret/write contracts, schedules and timelines.
• Must be able to climb a ladder
• Must be able to travel weekly
• Strong proficiency with Bluebeam Revu
• Oral and/or written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Customer focus
• Self-Motivated
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation skills
• Strategic planning

Salary Range: $106,480 - $159,720

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.

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