Manager II Construction Projects

Category/Area of Expertise: Store Development
Job Requisition: 479778
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: Store Development - Food Lion (2761161)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
The primary scope of this position is to manage new store(s), store expansion(s) and remodel projects from pre-construction (schedules, review of plans & bidding) through construction (implementing of construction activities, budget management and municipal sign offs) and warranty / close-out period (completion of punch list / warranty items and close-out financial documents within the timeline requirements). This position works on projects that are more difficult and complex. Examples would be Multi Story, Multi Use Buildings, Warehouses, Commissaries and Distribution Centers. This position may be required to also manage company-wide department upgrade rollouts for the Banner.
We are looking for applicants who live in North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia. This is a field position with 80% travel including overnight.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct these weekly meetings with GC's or CM's, including subcontractors, vendors, and operations support teams is vital and prerequisite to the successful operation and timely completion of projects.
• Inspect progress to verify that all work is compliant with plans and specifications and meets our standards for quality and appearance.
• Monitor and evaluate on site activities to determine if they are consistent with the construction schedule milestones.
• Direct all pre-planning activities for major construction projects, especially non-retail,"partner sourced" projects, utilizing third party firms.
• Manage the redline review process of ARCH/MEP (Architectural/Mechanical Engineering Plans) on assigned projects with respect to accuracy and conformance to prototype standards, building codes, and other generally accepted construction practices.
• Plan new store expansion, remodel projects, and department rollouts by creating detailed phase plans and closely monitoring schedules.
• Manage the bidding and awarding processes related to all GC's (General Contractors), CM's (Construction Managers), individual subcontractors and various suppliers.
• Manage the preparation of contracts, purchase orders, processing, and payment of all requisitions and invoices through the Proliance accounting system.
• Issue complete period budget report to keep Senior Management up to date on the financial status of the project and any changes that will affect it.
• Prepare and manage as necessary construction schedules, phase plans, two-week look ahead schedules, critical equipment delivery schedules for equipment delivery
• Manage the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) on all assigned projects to ensure that all subcontractors provide appropriate insurance documentation and verify that all vendors are enrolled in the program promptly.
• Work with the Safety department and the contractors' safety reps to ensure safety inspections are completed, workers are trained, and the project runs in as safe a manner as possible, always promoting a safe working environment.
• Implement and manage the project completion process including the punch list walk through inspections, project closeout manuals, and the project punch list completion signoff process.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in construction
• Bachelor's degree
• Practical Construction technology and methods
• Knowledge of architectural designs/engineering concepts and processes; construction methods and materials; site/off site design and development; project management; environmental and legal issues relative to development; supermarket/retail industry standards.
• Full knowledge of Construction Safety and OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans; specifications; building codes; and lease exhibits.
• Must be able to do complex phase planning and construction scheduling.
• Must be able to read/interpret/write contracts, schedules, and timelines.
• Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, PMWeb, Coupa, SAP
• Must be able to climb a ladder and lift 60+ lbs

Travel:

• Must be able to travel up to 80%

Salary Range: $108,880 - $163,320
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.