Construction Manager

About the role

Circle K is looking for a Construction Manager to plan, initiate, manage and complete construction projects and larger capital projects. The role covers reviewing design and facility layouts, estimating, bidding and negotiating costs, selecting approved contractors and managing budgets, while leading and training other Circle K Central Construction staff.

Key responsibilities

• Plan construction requirements by deploying company resources, resolving development issues, planning, monitoring and appraising critical path results, and coordinating development information.
• Meet construction schedules by hiring, orienting and managing general contractors and subcontractors, verifying work in progress, resolving problems and reporting progress.
• Achieve financial objectives by negotiating contractor rates, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, monitoring costs, analyzing variances, writing purchase orders and reviewing and approving invoices.
• Fulfill contract requirements by completing pre-construction and closing inspections, including a detailed punch list at project completion.
• Comply with legal and company requirements by enforcing building codes, following company systems, policies and procedures, maintaining safe and healthy work practices and monitoring inspections.
• Improve the efficiency of the construction process by evaluating engineering system results and recommending new systems, policies and procedures.
• Maintain continuity between corporate, division and local teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Recruit, select, orient, train and coach employees, assess their values, strategies and objectives, and discipline when necessary.
• Develop schedules, assign and monitor work, gather resources, implement productivity standards and enforce new procedures.
• Seek continual efficiencies in facility maintenance, including long-term strategy evaluation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Prior experience in gasoline and retail construction preferred.
• Prior experience managing people and projects.
• Some travel will be required.

Required skills

• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills