Senior Construction Project Manager

Overview

Responsible for construction and delivery of new stores in accordance with the published pipeline. The Senior Project Manager leads and directs activities including project pre‑planning, preconstruction services (budgeting, bid and permit coordination, scheduling) as well as all on‑site construction activities. This position is accountable for the on‑time and on‑budget delivery of new stores which includes successful inspections, certificate of occupancy, closeout, and turnover to Operations.

A successful Senior Project Manager maintains strong relations with Developers/Landlords, General Contractors, and partners closely with internal partners necessary to deliver the new store program.

This position will focus on supporting our west coast region. Preferred applicants will reside in CA.

• Directs and coordinates the activities of overall project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
• Proactively identifies and solves or elevates to leadership project issues related to cost, schedule, safety, or quality
• Examines construction documentation including drawings, schedules, and scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Leads preconstruction coordination with external partners related to entitlements, permitting, GC onboarding, long lead purchasing activities, and preconstruction documentation.
• Coordinates bid activities to include General Contractor/Key Vendor qualifications and selection recommendations
• Verifies, and monitors permitting requirements to ensure project start dates can be delivered in accordance with pipeline plan.
• Directly manages and monitors project work in the field, including periodic site visits and weekly site visit reports
• In collaboration with Project Coordinators, ensure the equipment delivery schedule (EDS) is managed in real time to ensure project timelines can be met
• Initiates preliminary budgets for prospective sites, including participation in early due diligence activities
• Diligently manages change orders and pay applications in accordance with established standards and internal procedures including project close out documentation.
• Successful turnover of a high‑quality new store product to our Operations and Facilities partners.
• Maintain a “safety first” mindset and acts in an ethical manner in all decision making related to delivery of the new store program
• Develops and maintains relationships with key partners, subcontractors and vendors to establish value engineering/time/cost savings opportunities
• Assist in the development and management of internal or external team members to promote job growth and succession planning
• Create and foster a collaborative environment and successfully work across teams to meet common goals.

• 5 to 7 years minimum experience in new store retail construction project management with high preference of supermarket retail or QSR
• Experience with, or high aptitude of refrigeration systems and cooking equipment.
• Ability to read and understand real estate leases, construction documents, and AIA construction contracts
• Experience budgeting and cost management of retail new store construction projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level as well as external partners such as Architects, Developers, Landlords and act as the Sprouts representative and deliver against our core values
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with analytical methods
• Ability to multi‑task in a high paced—deadline driven environment
• Experience leading multi‑site projects/programs
• High attention to detail/accuracy/problem solving
• Experience with Project Management programs such as Procore, Smartsheet
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams
• Basic understanding of Project Accounting principles

The pay range for this position is $ - $ / year. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

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