Senior Manager, Construction & Facilities

Description

• Lead the development and execution of a construction & facilities program, aligned with organizational goals, while building and managing a high-performing, agile team
• Maintain full compliance with OSHA, ADA, NFPA, environmental, and local building codes, obtaining all necessary and proper permits or other documentation (Certificates of Occupancy)
• Negotiate/manage vendor contracts to ensure cost control and quality service delivery.
• Manage project risk proactively and actively and regularly communicate progress with all key stakeholders (real estate, field and branch leadership, and third-party vendors).
• Manage site assessments, project scoping, due diligence, and pre-construction meetings. Quickly prepare and turnaround scope, budgetary guidance, and timeline estimate in support of Real Estate negotiations and approvals.
• Directly manage a team of construction managers, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Manage construction project timelines, critical dates, and budgets as well as all associated communication and reporting.
• Review pay applications, sworn statements and lien waivers for compliance and accuracy.
• Manage pre-qualification of site feasibility for zoning and usage requirements.
• Ensure team accountability against milestone tracking reports and project timelines.
• Oversee construction projects and capital planning, balancing internal resources and external partnerships to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery

Requirements

• High level of proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and understand construction contracts, specifications, surveys, blueprints and other construction related drawings
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience and demonstrated ability in running a national construction program and negotiating/managing critical vendor partnerships at scale.
• Travel – Approximately 50%
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and consultants
• Experience managing construction projects and trades/vendors in Canada a plus
• Experience and proficiency implementing and leveraging construction management software
• Proficiency in understanding zoning, construction schedules, building (IBC) and fire suppression code (NFPA), OSHA, ADA, and tenant improvement buildout scopes.
• Minimum 7-10+ years of directly related experience in a construction manager role with industrial and light industrial warehouses
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, manage timelines, and control project budgets
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field
• Proficiency in navigating and building trust with AHJs

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance