Project Manager (supermarket construction) at City Building Engineering Services

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for the overall management of construction projects at grocery/supermarket client locations. Ensure construction projects are completed on time and to the client’s satisfaction. Outlines project plans, sets budget planning goals and deadlines and evaluates performance. Oversight of capital equipment expenditure planning, facilities systems and project expense control for projects. Experience with processing change orders and strong technical writing skills required.

• Manage projects for new building, expansions, remodels, and special projects
• Manage the day-to-day activities of up to 10 field project managers and project superintendents located in multiple geographic locations.
• Consult with clients to understand project requests and prepare information regarding specifications, design, scheduling and estimated cost
• Perform financial analysis including value engineering, project cost analysis and contract negotiations
• Develop project budgets and schedules
• Process project related change orders
• Prepares specifications for bid and proposal packages and construction documents
• Maintain project files and records to include schedules, record files, budgets and other project information.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers and consultants to provide appropriate preliminary and final detailed drawings and specifications.
• Administer construction contracts and agreements.
• Responsible for providing project updates and maintaining communication with stakeholders to include project plan milestones, issue resolution, budget variance reconciliation.
• Conducts periodic on-site inspections in observations of work during construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications and adherence to, regulatory and safety rules, guidelines and work scheduling.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team and other mid-to-senior level leaders to continuously improve facility operations and project management processes.
• Assist in the development and management of department policies and procedures, train and mentor junior level PM
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Has full authority for personnel actions.
• Extensive knowledge of department processes.

• Minimum of 7 years’ retail construction experience or equivalent
• Previous experience with supermarket retail building and mechanical systems including refrigeration systems (glycol, CO2, etc).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering or Architecture preferred
• 5 years’ management experience
• Strong writing and oral communication skills required.
• Construction License preferred

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• Proficient problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction plans and documents.
• Conceptualize, document, present and implement creative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in department
• Ability to use shared workflow technology (Microsoft Office, SharePoint and iCloud) as well as project management software;
• Auto-Cad experience beneficial (not required)

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters.  We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

We don’t just hire anyone at CBES; we’re looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework – CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

Wondering if this is the place for you to take the next step in your career? If you put clients first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, this is the place for you!

So, if you’re ready to get started, let’s go!

CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.