Construction Project Manager

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides fully customized, turnkey, program management and construction services at scale. We offer program management, site assessments, design, and engineering services for restaurants, grocery, gas station, retail, and government projects nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, Whataburger, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company | Great Places to Work 2023 | Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, | Best Places to Work in Construction 2023

The Project Manager works as part of a program management team responsible for construction and delivery of new stores while acting as an extension of an owner’s design and construction staff overseeing the work of general contractors, designers and vendors. The Project Manager responsibilities include Client Project and Program delivery including, pre-construction services (bid, permit, schedule), construction oversight (construction, change orders, invoicing, punchlists), and project closeout.

This is a remote based role with recurring travel on-site to project locations. Travel required (30-60%) on an as needed basis up to and including weekly site visits. Multi-shift work may be required to accomplish work in active retail locations to meet aggressive schedules.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• On-Site project management of construction activities
• Directs and coordinates the activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• 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.
• Proactively communicates project related issues directly with Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or Operations Director.
• Examines construction documentation including drawings, schedules, and scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews bid results, specifications, test and progress reports, and other project information necessary to gain complete familiarity with the project.
• Confirms and verifies permitting requirements related to the project or program.
• Directly manages and monitors project work in the field.
• Diligently manages change orders to projects.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Prepares and provides weekly status reports for projects.
• Proactively identifies and solves or elevates project issues related to cost, schedule, safety, or qualify.
• Represents the company in project meetings.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors to help develop new opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in an accredited construction related program or equivalent; or 5-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 to 7 years minimum experience in new store retail construction project management with high preference of grocery, 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
• Experience in multi-site, roll out projects, highly preferred.
  
  

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity.
• Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability.
• Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs.
  
  

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.