Construction Project Manager - Grocery / Supermarket ProgramsLocation: Remote + National Travel (50-70%)
We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager with grocery, supermarket, big-box retail, or similar multi-site construction experience to join our team and support a national remodel grocery program.
About the Role:As a
Construction Project Manager, you will serve as an Owner's Representative and extension of our client's design and construction team, overseeing multiple grocery/supermarket projects simultaneously. This is an ideal opportunity for a Project Manager who understands the unique demands of grocery and big-box construction and enjoys managing projects from pre-construction through completion.
You will oversee general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and other project partners while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the client's standards. You will have a direct impact on the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects while partnering closely with the client and Sevan's internal teams.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:- Serve as the Owner's Representative throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Manage multiple grocery/supermarket construction projects and locations simultaneously.
- Lead projects through pre-construction, bidding, permitting, construction, turnover, and closeout.
- Coordinate and oversee general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor project schedule, budget, scope, quality, and safety.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, bids, and other project documentation.
- Review bid results and provide recommendations to the client.
- Confirm and monitor permitting requirements and project milestones.
- Conduct regular jobsite visits and monitor construction progress and quality.
- Review and manage change orders, pay applications, invoicing, and project costs.
- Identify potential project risks and proactively develop solutions related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and scope.
- Lead and participate in project and client meetings.
- Provide clear, consistent weekly project reporting and communication.
- Coordinate punch list, turnover, and final project closeout.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and day-to-day construction resource for the client.
Qualifications:- 7+ years of construction multi-site project management experience.
- Grocery, supermarket, big-box retail, or comparable large-format retail construction experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing remodel store construction is highly critical for this role.
- Experience managing multiple projects or locations as part of a larger program or rollout.
- Strong understanding of construction processes including pre-construction, estimating/bidding, permitting, scheduling, construction, change management, and closeout.
- Experience working with general contractors, architects, engineers, and other construction partners.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes, schedules, budgets, and contracts.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
Pay & Benefits: The anticipated compensation range for the position is $115,000 - $125,000 is based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.
