Senior Construction and Facilities Manager

Description

The Senior Construction Manager develops and manages construction projects ranging from $1,000 to $30 million, as well as supports the on-going management and maintenance of facilities at company locations for one of the top automotive retailers in the United States.

The Senior Construction Manager reports to the Director of Real Estate and Facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned construction projects including entitlement, consultant/contractor selection and administration, construction management, and final move-in.
• Manage the procurement and installation of fixed assets (Including furniture, displays, signage, equipment, and other items as directed) for new construction, remodels, and periodic store needs in accordance with polices and guidelines.
• Maintain vendor relationships ensuring vendors provide a quality product along with excellent customer service at competitive prices.
• Evaluate and resolve disputes or issues with government entities.
• Produce proforma spreadsheets analyzing the viability of new projects and present findings to senior management.
• Build and maintain knowledge of automotive product information and current dealership conditions.
• Manage all facility aspects of the Swickard corporate office building in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Address facility maintenance items as assigned locations.
• Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS

• Meet and exceed individual objectives as defined by supervisor
• Adhere to schedules and deadlines 
• Thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness in completing essential duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Active Listening – give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Time Management – ability to prioritize workload and manage one’s own time 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years or greater experience with design, construction, and/or project management; preferred to have such experience in the retail or automotive field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in either a corporate real estate environment or owner’s representative role in the retail or automotive field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• Management experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical Demands: Standing, walking over 1/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of time, kneeling/crouching to 2/3 of time, reaching with hands and arms to 2/3 of time, talking or hearing over 2/3 of time; move, transport or place up to 1/3 of time up to 25 pounds
• Working Conditions: Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipment

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
• Positive Culture - Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Growth Opportunities - Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
• Competitive Compensation - Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and services.
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
• Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
• We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience, and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes? 

NOTE: This job description applies only to the specific employing entity and location of an individual’s employment. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). 

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