Construction Project Manager

$135,000 - $150,000/Yr

Aldi - Loxley, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Loxley, AL

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

Join our National Real Estate Services team, a driving force behind one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation. We are on an aggressive plan to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer, and this team will support the procurement and development of each location, focusing on details such as store layouts and fixtures. As an experienced project manager, you will blend your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving abilities to manage schedules, budgets, and resources for new store locations. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase exceptional interpersonal skills to unite diverse teams and foster collaboration among contractors, vendors, and stakeholders in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all store construction projects, ensuring compliance with governmental codes, permitted plans and ALDI specifications, within the specified time frame and budget.
• Ensures ongoing adherence to all site-related inspection, maintenance, and repair requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction across the asset portfolio.
• Expedites the application, third-party review, and approval of all required permits necessary for construction.
• Recruits, qualifies, and recommends contractors to bid on future work; develops existing contractors to increase engagement and construction efficiency.
• Reviews and provides first approval on all construction payments and change orders to ensure accurate billing.
• Authorizes field changes, when necessary, within the appropriate threshold.
• Provides highly skilled technical advice on all design, permitting and construction related matters.
• Liaises and communicates with National Services, outside consultants, vendors, contractors and governmental entities.
• Identifies and communicates new ideas and cost saving opportunities to construct, remodel, or improve facilities.
• Provides constructive feedback to National Real Estate on ALDI-supplied vendors and equipment.
• Consults with their direct leader on the development of the team's strategy.
• Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area.
• Advises on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.
• Assists in the creation of an itemized capital expenditure budget and proposed project schedule.
• Assists in presenting the ALDI concept and plans at various meetings.
• Identifies construction-related risk levels during the project lifecycle.
• Reviews all plans for the ALDI work, verifying existing conditions, scope, coordination, constructability.
• Monitors the progress and verifies the completion of all Landlord/Developer Work.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with all third parties.
• Initiates the ordering process for all ALDI-supplied materials and equipment.
• Manages the bid process for each project, including preparation of bid documents and review of bids.
• Ensures work is completed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications.
• Verifies needs, costs, format, and appropriate backup for all proposed change orders.
• Verifies the scheduling of all special inspections.
• Facilitates the creation and verifies the completion of a punch list for each project.
• Verifies the timely receipt and completion of all close out documents from the contractor.
• Provides support in the creation of the store warranty binder.
• Facilitates tour of new and remodeled facilities with Operations personnel at Turnover.
• Assists Operations and Facility Services personnel in the repair or replacement of any defective equipment.
• Completes a nine-month walkthrough with the Facility Services personnel.
• Reviews prototype plan updates and provides recommendations.
• Assists the Real Estate Management personnel in determining proper remedies or preventative actions.
• Reads, interprets and reviews geotechnical reports and engineering plans.
• Analyzes available data to develop an itemized capital expenditures budget and detailed project schedule.
• Assists in training and developing team members.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements.

Requirements

• 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.
• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of design, building codes, construction, renovation, and rebuilding techniques.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel, Project and Teams.
• OSHA and ADA compliance awareness.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance