Kroger

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MGR

Kroger$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 5+ years of construction management experience
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents
  • Experience leading both moderately and highly complex construction projects
  • Skills in budget management and organizing project orders
  • Basic financial training and understanding of ROI
  • 1-6 years of relevant construction management experience based on project complexity
  • Proficiency with construction project management tools and software
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills with an emphasis on conflict management
  • Effective communication skills across all organizational levels and with external vendors
  • Willingness to travel independently 50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage construction projects to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality execution
  • Prepare requisitions for major project materials and equipment
  • Review proposals and architectural documents to select appropriate contractors
  • Ensure contractor compliance with project plans and specifications
  • Maintain proper documentation throughout the construction process
  • Minimize costs related to change orders
  • Confirm authorizations before incurring company expenditures
  • Identify potential issues that may disrupt the construction schedule
  • Prepare ROI presentations on project investments
  • Coordinate remodel activities to reduce sales and EBITDA loss
  • Exercise independent judgment for complex tasks and guide team members
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and construction contracts
  • Train and supervise direct reports, conducting performance reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Employee discounts on company products and services
Full Job Description
Job Description

Execute store construction projects (new/expansion/within in-the-walls remodels and fuel projects) under the guidance of the assistant construction or senior construction manager. Complete projects at/below budget and on/before the project deadline consistent with the approved scope of work. Be the company's representative on store construction projects. Provide timely and accurate information to contractors and vendors. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize and manage resources for a cost-effective, quality project that is completed within scope and budget.
  • Prepare timely requisitions for major equipment, fixtures and supply items.
  • Receive proposals, review architectural documents and award contracts adequate for bidding installation of remodels by contractors.
  • Ensure contractors perform in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • Provide documentation and records throughout the construction process.
  • Ensure lowest company cost for change orders.
  • Determine authorizations exist prior to incurring commitments for company expenditures.
  • Anticipate opportunities and/or occurrences that could impact the construction schedule.
  • Prepare and present a return on investment (ROI) on capital investments (L8)
  • Coordinate remodel activities to minimize sales and EBITDA loss.
  • Exercise independent judgment on moderately complex tasks
  • Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform more complex tasks
  • Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform moderate and difficult tasks (L8)
  • Coordinate and verify documentation and compliance of SWPPP, OSHA regulations, construction contracts and capital management practices throughout all projects. (L7/8)
  • Train department members on less complicated tasks (L7/8) and moderately complicated tasks (L8)
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.


Qualifications

Minimum
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, construction management or related field OR 5+ years of construction management experience
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents (L7/8)
  • Ability to lead retail management and contractors through a moderately difficult project (L7/8) or a difficult project (L8)
  • Ability to budget and organize orders on a project (L7/8)
  • Basic financial training
  • 1-3 years(L7); 3- 6 years(L8) of construction management experience or related area
  • Experience with equipment purchasing software and construction project management tools (L7/8)
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Proven supervisory/leadership, conflict management and negotiation skills (L8)
  • Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization and external vendors (L7/8)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Ability to travel independently (50%)


Desired
  • Intermediate knowledge of e-Pro and Sitefolio (L7)
  • Extensive knowledge/experience with e-Pro and Sitefolio (L8)
  • Basic knowledge of capital projects in at least two areas: new remodel, expansion remodel, interior remodel and/or fuel (L7)
  • Working knowledge of capital projects: new remodel, expansion remodel, interior remodel and/or fuel (L8)

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Size
420,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.5 billion
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$132.4 billion
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