Construction Project Manager Whole Foods Market - Chicago, IL, US

Manages multiple new and remodel constructon projects for Whole Foods Market stores.   Impacts the future Whole Foods Market stores by cost control and experience with Design, Documents, Bidding and Contract execution.  Coordinates with the all Team Members on the Construction Team, Operations and product Coordinators to ensure the greatest quality of construction and timeliness of delivery with the greatest opportunity for controling costs.

 

Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed in support of the Team Member Services Team or Whole Foods Market.

• Manage new and existing store construction projects.
• Develop detailed budget work sheets for preliminary review on future projects and expand budgets for contracted projects.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings to engage all parties early in the construction project to obtain maximum cost awareness and quality.
• Track and report on construction budgets using tools such as our USGN posting site, BtoA, Basware, PeopleSoft and other software as identified in the future.
• Inter-office communication between all Whole Foods Markets departments and outside contractors/equipment suppliers/consultants/landlords/governing authorities.
• Develop, implement, control and monitor construction schedules and capital budgets.
• Administer contract documents which include: construction documents, contract bidding, change order controls, purchase order management and invoicing. Use USGN as a Project Management tool for all projects.
• Coordinate in-house plans/proposals, construction plans, and shop drawings.
• Work with the Equipment Buyers for all store fixtures/equipment as approved by Store Operations and coordinate all deliveries and installations.
• Ensure quality workmanship per Whole Foods Market’s plans/specifications.
• Complete punch list items and follow-up warranty items in a timely fashion.
• Provide resource follow-up to the store after opening, answer questions, and assist in obtaining vendors to reply timely to service calls.
• Assist as necessary to perform due diligence on existing stores and acquisitions.

 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree – prefer Architectural, Engineering or Construction Management or construction-related field experience or equivalent experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• 5 years construction experience – preferably in the retail and/or grocery field.
• Ability to prioritize, to make good decisions, to use experience and education in the field when encountering variations from the construction plans or assumed existing conditions.
• Ability to evaluate building and equipment conditions and how to repair various items or call for replacement.
• Ability to work independently yet have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members and Store Leadership.
• Knowledgeably communicate with General Contractors, Subs, material suppliers, equipment vendors and service vendors.
• Ability to understand building maintenance needs for the establishment of service contracts to follow Grand Opening.
• Ability to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Proficient in computer estimating, scheduling, database applications.
• Knowledge of facility repair work and ability to use resources to find answers on maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand and execute the conditions of a lease document with attached exhibits defining construction and maintenance responsibilities.
• Ability to visually examine building and equipment for damage or wear and tear and to report findings accurately.
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Midwest region, Canada and stay overnight as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

 

Essential Job Functions

Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and  

  below shoulders and squat.

Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds.  Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.

Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)