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Retail Construction Project Manager

TX - Houston

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SUMMARY/PURPOSE;
The Construction Manager will manage new store construction activities and provide support to Real Estate Managers/Directors, Real Estate Law, Operations, Property Management, and Facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform site visits for evaluation of building and site conditions.
Develop construction cost budgets and timeline projections for new stores and remodels.
Participate and contribute to new store design layouts.
Manage the day to day construction process of all projects to assure completion within scheduled guidelines.
Develop and maintain contractor and vendor relationships.
Develop, evaluate and qualify bid packages.
Generate AIA contracts and manage vendor compliance.
Manage project construction budgets and approve vendor invoices,
Provide reporting data for status updates.
Coordinate with Operations and other internal departments.
Coordinate close-out procedures.
Review leases for landlord and tenant responsibilities.
Monitor landlord’s work for confirmation of date of completion.
Identify, select and pre-qualify a sufficient number of qualified general contractors, professional architects and engineering companies to perform services and complete projects planned for the department.
Oversee that construction is performed in a timely and cost effective manner by lesser under lease agreements.
Determine characteristics of available utilities and initiate coordinate equipment requisitions for all projects.
Arrange for utility service connections and sign appropriate application for utility services.
Abide to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy.
Ensure compliance with internal controls as applicable to your function within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required: (Please List)

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering or Architecture with 2-3 years of construction or real estate experience in a retail environment will be strongly considered.
Minimum of five years hands-on in-house (a portion may be in a closely related role such as developer or GC) management experience for an expanding either “big box” (20,000 SF+) retail chain and/or shopping center developer.
Minimum 3 years’ experience managing internal/external resources (or personally performing) in development/entitlement processes.
Must have excellent analytical and planning skills.
High ethical standards and reputation.
Excellent Industry Relationships & Reputation.
Entitlements/Community Relations.
Extreme Value-Conscious Attitude.
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Outlook).
Read Architectural and Engineering plans.
Willingness to travel 30-60%.

Perform site visits for evaluation of building and site conditions.
Develop construction cost budgets and timeline projections for new stores and remodels.
Participate and contribute to new store design layouts.
Manage the day to day construction process of all projects to assure completion within scheduled guidelines.
Develop and maintain contractor and vendor relationships.
Develop, evaluate and qualify bid packages.
Generate AIA contracts and manage vendor compliance.
Manage project construction budgets and approve vendor invoices,
Provide reporting data for status updates.
Coordinate with Operations and other internal departments.
Coordinate close-out procedures.
Review leases for landlord and tenant responsibilities.
Monitor landlord’s work for confirmation of date of completion.
Identify, select and pre-qualify a sufficient number of qualified general contractors, professional architects and engineering companies to perform services and complete projects planned for the department.
Oversee that construction is performed in a timely and cost effective manner by lesser under lease agreements.
Determine characteristics of available utilities and initiate coordinate equipment requisitions for all projects.
Arrange for utility service connections and sign appropriate application for utility services.
Abide to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy.
Ensure compliance with internal controls as applicable to your function within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required: (Please List)

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering or Architecture with 2-3 years of construction or real estate experience in a retail environment will be strongly considered.
Minimum of five years hands-on in-house (a portion may be in a closely related role such as developer or GC) management experience for an expanding either “big box” (20,000 SF+) retail chain and/or shopping center developer.
Minimum 3 years’ experience managing internal/external resources (or personally performing) in development/entitlement processes.
Must have excellent analytical and planning skills.
High ethical standards and reputation.
Excellent Industry Relationships & Reputation.
Entitlements/Community Relations.
Extreme Value-Conscious Attitude.
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Outlook).
Read Architectural and Engineering plans.
Willingness to travel 30-60%.

99 Cents Only Stores is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.