Project Manager Construction

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Job Summary

Manage facilities projects as requested/directed by WinCo Management.  Responsible for building facilities projects across the company, including construction, remodeling, and space planning.  Plan, organize and direct design, construction, remodeling and fabrication projects.  Perform related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct all phases of construction, remodeling and fabrication projects.
• Direct architectural design, planning, review, and management of departmental remodel and for buildings and facilities.
• Develop project plans, specifications and blueprints.
• Determines project priorities.
• Document information and write reports.
• Coordinates bidding process for contractors.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Obtain building and repair permits.
• Develops and/or coordinates proposals for facilities projects.
• Confer with architects, contractors, and engineers.
• Prepare specifications for bid contracts.
• Estimates costs for budgeting and monitors expenditures.
• Perform project site inspections.
• Plan and implement changes and procedures for general energy conservation.
• Examine building interior and exterior and determines type and amount of maintenance work needed.
• Develop plans for construction projects.
• Develop justifications for plans and projects; evaluates projects on site, reviews work of contractors, and closes out projects.
• Confers with management regarding remodeling and construction needs and approves plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction methods.
• Evaluates contractors' work.
• Serve as technical architectural consultant and analyze the physical, mechanical, and structural aspects of facilities.
• Determines staffing needs and supervises craftsmen, mechanics and laborers for the completion of construction projects. Visits construction sites to determine crew, equipment and materials needs.
• Evaluates progress of work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with standards and specifications. Prepares and approves project progress reports.
• Implements and monitors construction safety policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance to crews in areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and concrete construction.  Ensures projects are within approved budget and performs post-construction preventive maintenance inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

Experience:

• At least three (3) years planning, organizing and directing building and major structural construction projects.
• Demonstrating good knowledge of: building, safety, and fire codes; office space planning and utilization.
• At least three (3) years with responsibility for project management.
• Demonstrating good knowledge of: building maintenance and operations functions; building energy conservation techniques; building codes and related regulations.
• Requiring good knowledge of drafting techniques and structural design, state and local building codes and various crafts such as electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Planning, organizing and directing construction projects; preparing construction cost analysis and estimates for building repairs, materials, and equipment needs.
• Overseeing the structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects of commercial building design and operation.
• Interpreting the theory and practically applying commercial construction plans and proposals.
• Recognizing and evaluating deviations from engineering standards.
• With EPA and OSHA related safety codes and practices.
• Scheduling and coordinating simultaneous departmental remodel and construction projects.
• Reading and maintaining blueprints and plans.
• Evaluating maintenance needs of buildings and related facilities.
• Operating computers with Windows applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. in a work setting.
• Applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail in order to effectively monitor progress and complete assignments, performing all duties with efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilizing excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills, establishing and maintaining a good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, departmental vice presidents, division vice presidents, etc.
• Accepting direction from multiple sources and effectively managing time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Demonstrating initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills (multi-tasking), fielding and prioritizing different tasks, phone calls and projects with minimal supervision.
• Acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles driving record

Ability to:

• Climb and work from ladders, bend and stoop, lifting and carry items weighing approximately 90 pounds.
• Travel approximately 80%

Machines and Equipment Operated:

• Office machines (computer terminal, copier/scanner, 10-key, fax machine, telephone, etc)
• Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, Push Carts
• Company car

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

• Licensed to practice architecture in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 3.
• Licensure as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager or related experience.
• Licensure as a General Contractor in the State of California

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary. 

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