Stores Construction and Facilities Project Manager

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Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 190+ stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Healthcare Benefits Immediately You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
• Annual Bonus! 10% annual performance-based bonus potential
• Immediate Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required!
• Company Profit-Sharing after you've been employed 90 days
  
  

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Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry: Gordon Food Service At a Glance.

The Stores Construction and Facilities Project Manager supports the Gordon Food Service Store Facilities Team and initiatives by overseeing and driving the execution of store remodel construction, new store/relocations, and other non-construction projects. Coordinates all Gordon Food Service Store Home Office activities related to facilities remodel projects, including managing contractors. Supports the development and planning activities for other minor remodel construction-related projects.

Essential Functions

Facilities Team and Home Office Coordination

• Supports the development of the Construction & Facilities Team's annual operation plan.
• Supports the development of the annual Facilities Team project calendar.
• Initiates projects to ensure proper execution of projects per the annual project calendar.
• Coordinates GFS Home Office cross-department activities to ensure project schedules are met.
• Facilitates best practices to support consistency across all Project Management processes.
• Communicates with, and keeps GFS Leadership up-to-date, on construction and other projects through status reports.
  
  

Specific Projects

• Manages projects and schedules of the various construction phases appropriately to ensure required dates are achieved to meet business plans.
• Manages the architectural/engineering documentation process for each location from concept to plan through turnover, ensuring budget and operational needs are met and all relevant construction details are conveyed.
• Manages all aspects of a construction process with all parties, including contractors, vendors, architects, and engineers, to ensure an on-time opening.
• Follows a formal construction bid review process for approval by the GFS Leadership and includes the recommendation of qualified bidders, preparation of standardized contracts, bid documents, and specified qualifications.
• Manages/maintains all construction documentation binders including plans, prints, as-builts, pay applications, and other required materials.
• Develops capital budgets for assigned projects. Routinely monitors, manages, and controls the budget, analyzes variances takes appropriate action, and develops plans when necessary.
• Performs on-site visits to review job progress during construction for quality and timeliness.
• Manages specification and purchasing process for equipment and services.
• Executes in alignment with established construction processes and procedures to meet schedules and budgets.
• Conducts research and reports on best practices, new technology, equipment, processes, etc., that could create increased efficiencies and cost savings
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains up-to-date budget tracker
• Keeps accounting updated on project status and budget
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Customer service, teamwork, supervisory, and problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups; to communicate change
• Ability to effectively lead group discussions to make progress and keep the group focused; encourage diverse points of view and active participation;
• Ability to prepare for meetings; determine plans for follow-up and achievement of action items.
• Strong project management skills. Skill in accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to work effectively with others outside of their formal line of authority to accomplish organizational goals.
• Ability to use creativity to develop fresh perspectives and new ideas for issues at hand; develop workable implementation plans.
• Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality and look for ways to improve and promote quality. Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments, maintains confidentiality; reacts well under pressure; and professionally approaches others.
• Must possess a broad knowledge of construction processes and contract law. Ability to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.
• Knowledge of construction safety rules and regulations and ability to abide by established quality standards.
  
  

Equipment / Tools / Technology

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, project management, digital photography equipment, e-mail, and internet software applications.
• Must be able to work remotely utilizing technology.
  
  

Associate's Degree Required. Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Valid Driver's License Required.

Requires an associate’s degree with bachelor’s degree preferred plus five or more years of experience in commercial construction project management Retail construction experience required.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.