Senior Construction Manager - WinCo Foods

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Job Summary

The Senior Construction Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and management of large-scale, complex construction projects or multiple concurrent projects. This position takes responsibility for all phases of construction, including budgeting, scheduling, and resolving complex construction challenges. The Senior Construction Manager leads project teams, coordinates with public entities, and serves as the primary decision-maker for high-stakes projects, ensuring that all construction efforts meet regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate multiple phases of large-scale/complex construction projects, ensuring all tasks are aligned with project timelines.
• Administer construction contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state, and local governments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, define work scopes, review contract bids prior to opening, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with contract specifications, plans, and safety standards.
• Review and recommend approval or denial of contract change orders based on deviations from the original specifications.
• Analyze contractor schedules, address delays, and provide recommendations for corrective actions to ensure projects meet their contractual deadlines.
• Monitor project budgets, comparing contractor bids with design estimates, and manage price adjustments as necessary.
• Participate in meetings with contractors, agencies, the general public, and civic groups to communicate project progress and address concerns.
• Ensure quality control efforts are in place to meet standards for materials and work performed.
• Research construction methods, materials, and procedures to recommend improvements for new construction or rehabilitation projects.
• Coordinate project activities with other governmental agencies and public entities to maintain communication throughout the construction process.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Construction Managers, helping them manage their projects effectively and develop professionally.
• May be assigned to manage overflow Facility Improvement Projects as needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field OR combined equivalent education, training, and experience.

Experience:

• At least 10 years performing construction management responsibilities, including preparing cost estimates; interpreting plans, contract drawings, and related specifications; analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local laws as they relate to construction management; writing technical construction reports; selecting and adapting standard construction plans, specifications, and standards; coordinating field work; and inspecting projects for compliance.
• Exhibiting expert knowledge of building design practices, general construction methods, construction contract administration, state and local building codes (including International Building Code) and electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety codes.

Ability to:

• Travel extensively for extended periods of time.
• Some positions may be required to work with hazardous materials.
• Work graveyard / overnight and weekend schedules as required depending on project needs.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, bend at waist and twist upper body frequently, repetitive use of hands continually.

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

• Knowledge of the retail grocery industry and corresponding products.
• Experience developing space utilization plans for commercial office space.
• Warehouse/Distribution Center construction management experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.