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Wawa, Inc. Construction Project Manager - Mid Atlantic Remodel Program in WAWA - Wawa, United States
Job Description
Job Summary : The Construction Project Manager is the owner's representative responsible for managing the entire construction process for individual construction projects ranging from 5-10 new stores per year and 10-12 remodel projects per year along with other projects as required. This role provides all construction management for individual projects which may include: new stores, remodels, additions & improvements, and special projects assigned, with leadership from permit approval through store opening and warranty management.
Principal Duties:
Manage the construction build process from permitting through project closeout. Implement existing construction processes and identify improvements to processes to build efficiency and/or cost savings.
Manage a capital spend budget of $15M-$28M annually. Understand the associated budget for each store and ensure project is completed on budget. Mitigate change orders to eliminate project overages where possible. Forecast and accrue project spend throughout the year and communicate any budget to be carried over a fiscal year.
Create and manage individual project schedules ensuring all contractors, vendors and installers are included and scheduled so the project time line can be met or accelerated. Identify risks and challenges to the schedule to re-phase work and ensure timely completion/opening.
Serve as primary liaison between Wawa, governmental agencies and approval authorities from building permits to final certificate of occupancy.
Manage developers thru the turnover process for pad ready and pad complete sites and fulfilling any contract requirements. Manage and schedule all third party vendors throughout the construction process. Coordinate with Landlords on all lease requirements.
Identify risks, challenges, and disruptions to projects. Develop recommendations for alternate solutions, communicate out and escalate concerns. Solutions should include all tangential impacts as well as cost analysis.
Using current market values and historical unit cost data, negotiate project cost changes (adds or deducts) to deliver the best cost value to Wawa. Manage contract and change order process to 5% or less on each project. Deliver enterprise productivity savings by streamlining cost and creating efficiencies for owner and contractor supplied items.
Review all drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and thorough knowledge of jobs assigned. Implement new store design initiatives into stores projected and under construction. Provide feedback to the Construction Services team to improve design, constructability, cost or quality on projects.
Evaluate and analyze trends in projects to evaluate opportunities with specific contractors, geographical markets, or design to impact the overall performance in cost, quality, schedule, or safety. Leverage project level data to improve performance across multiple projects.
Provide construction bid management (conduct bid walks, issue bid notes, collect and analyze bids, make recommendations regarding contractor selection and negotiate pricing) for remodels and additions & improvements.
Develop unique and accurate equipment orders for each project and schedule and order all equipment.
Perform all field inspection and approve work as necessary to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
Inspect and enforce Wawa’s safety policy on all job sites. Ensure that jobsites are inspected for safety violations and are kept in a clean and safe condition. Coach opportunities accordingly.
Approve all invoices and change orders as appropriate within 1-week of receipt; efficiently identify discrepancies and coordinate changes with the vendors and contractors.
Produce weekly or multi-week project updates as required to communicate project status, issues, and risks.
Develop an “items to complete” punch list and manage full completion and turnover process to operations. Manage warranty period for equipment and construction items.
Stay abreast of new construction technologies that impact future work. Be curious and learn and evaluate new systems as they become available. Maintain knowledge of project management and document management software. Adapt and learn new systems with ease.
Manage special projects as assigned (ex: training center redevelopment, cost savings initiatives, specification updates and automation, etc.)
Implement any alternative fuel projects as assigned. Responsible for monitoring Clean Fill activities to ensure local regulations are met during Construction.
Implement the "Fuel Up" program on projects.
Essential Functions:
Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
Excellent leadership skills
Highly developed consultative, facilitation, project management and presentation skills.
High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong negotiation skills
Up to 90% travel or the ability to relocate required. Position includes working outside of normal working hours including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Ideal candidate lives in the Northern Maryland (Baltimore and North) or in Delaware
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Commercial Construction Management, Engineering or Project Supervision
Strong knowledge of project scheduling and management, construction disciplines and techniques, drawings and specifications, and risk management
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
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Wawa is an associate-owned, privately held organization with more than 950 stores and 40,000+ associates who have a shared purpose of “Fulfilling Lives, Every Day,” for our customers, communities and each other.
Wawa has evolved into a one-stop convenience retailer offering fresh food, beverages and fuel in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington D.C. In our journey to achieve “boundless convenience,” Wawa offers its own brand of elevated customer service that’s achieved through continued food service innovation, new store growth and digital experiences. Whether you join us as a part-time associate, store leader or corporate associate, you’ll be a part of a team that has a shared mission to put our core values first in everything we do.
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