This role is for a Construction Project Manager who will be the primary construction expert for new store builds and remodels across a specific geographic area. The manager will guide each project from permitting and bidding through on-site contractor supervision, punch lists, and turnover to Operations, shaping capital budgets and schedules, and partnering with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality stores on time and on budget.
Responsibilities
Oversee all store construction projects, ensuring compliance with governmental codes, permitted plans, and ALDI specifications, within the specified time frame and budget
Ensure ongoing adherence to all site-related inspection, maintenance, and repair requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction across the asset portfolio (e.g., Stormwater Maintenance Agreements)
Expedite the application, third-party review, and approval of all required permits necessary for construction, including utility connections; verify that all required bonds are secure in advance of construction commencement
Recruit, qualify, and recommend to their direct leader contractors to bid on future work; develop existing contractors to increase engagement and construction efficiency
Review and provide first approval on all construction payments and change orders to ensure accurate billing; verify receipt of all required lien waivers
Authorize field changes, when necessary, within the appropriate threshold
Provide highly skilled technical advice on all design, permitting, and construction-related matters to their direct leader
Liaise and communicate with National Services, outside consultants, vendors, contractors, and governmental entities as necessary to achieve project objective
Identify and communicate to their direct leader new ideas and cost-saving opportunities to construct, remodel, or improve facilities at lower costs or greater efficiency
Provide constructive feedback to National Real Estate on ALDI-supplied vendors and equipment; participate in the evaluation of test items, when requested
Consult with their direct leader on the development of the team’s strategy
Keep up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicate updates to their direct leader
Advise on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team
Inform management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required
Assist their direct leader with the creation of an itemized capital expenditure budget and proposed project schedule, updating both as required throughout the project lifecycle
Assist their direct leader in presenting the ALDI concept and plans at various meetings
Identify construction-related risk levels during the project lifecycle; communicate anticipated issues and proposed contingencies to their direct leader
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Review all plans for the ALDI work, verifying existing conditions, scope, coordination, constructability, and the inclusion of applicable prototypical updates or test items; present findings to their direct leader for review
Review all plans for the Landlord/Developer Work, confirming coordination with the ALDI construction plans and verifying inclusion of required scope
Monitor the progress and verify the completion of all Landlord/Developer Work
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with all third parties, effectively addressing any concerns raised so that project deadlines are met
Initiate the ordering process for all ALDI-supplied materials and equipment, review and approve shop drawings and material take-offs, or facilitation of same; coordinate the delivery dates with the general contractor schedule
Manage the bid process for each project, including the preparation of bid documents, bid administration, facilitating pre-bid meetings, and the review and qualification of all bids once received, providing their direct leader with their recommendation of award
Ensure work is completed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications, to the highest quality standards and within the required duration and budget through on-site supervision of the general contractor and vendor coordination; independently determine field changes necessary to solve issues at hand
Verify needs, costs, format, and appropriate backup for all proposed change orders; provide initial review and first approval before submitting to their direct leader for second approval
Verify the scheduling of all special inspections; review reporting and verify deviations are addressed by the contractor
Verify the inclusion and application of decisions reached by their direct leader and National Services in construction and administrative procedures
Facilitate the creation and verify the completion of a punch list for each project; schedule third-party commissionings, verify deviations are addressed by the contractor
Verify the timely receipt and completion of all close-out documents from the contractor
Provide support to the team in the creation of the store warranty binder
Facilitate tour of new and remodeled facilities with Operations personnel at Turnover, reviewing all utility shut-off locations, equipment and building controls, unique site and building information, the store warranty binder, and landlord maintenance obligations, if applicable
Assist Operations and Facility Services personnel in the repair or replacement of any equipment or material that is found to be defective and covered under the one-year contractor warranty
Complete a nine-month walkthrough with the Facility Services personnel, identifying and facilitating the repair or replacement of any defective items that would fall under the one-year contractor warranty
Review prototype plan updates and provide recommendations for inclusion to their direct leader
Assist the Real Estate Management personnel in determining proper remedies or preventative actions for current store facilities
Read, interpret, and review geotechnical reports and architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and civil engineering plans to determine gaps in scope, coordination errors or conflicts, and verification that design parameters are achieved
Analyze available data to develop an itemized capital expenditures budget and detailed project schedule
Assist in training and developing team members to retain a motivated and professional workforce
Collaborate with team members and communicate relevant information to leadership
Comply with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role
Gives attention to detail and follows instruction
Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience
Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group
Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company
Negotiation skills
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Conflict management skills
Knowledge of design, building codes, construction, renovation, and rebuilding techniques; ability to build, organize, and employ a team of outside labor using available resources to construct, remodel, or improve facilities in accordance with the project specifications
Acts independently when the complexity of a project is increased
Skill in permit expediting and related municipal and/or governmental coordination
Skill in obtaining and thoroughly qualifying construction bids and proposals
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel, Project and Teams, Advanced PDF Editing (Bluebeam Revue, or functional equivalent), and Construction Project Management Software (Sharenology, Procore, Smartsheet, or functional equivalent)
OSHA and ADA compliance awareness
Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related field required
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering and retail operations required
Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record required
Nice to have:
FRE
Important Details
Work format: remote up to 3 days per week; in-office at least 2 days per week
Travel: local travel required, up to 75%
About the Company
ALDI is growing and building the future of its stores, one at a time.
