About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.

What you will be doing

Responsible for overseeing and managing assigned area/project(s) from start of project design through grand opening. Projects range from new store builds (self-developed and build-to-suit projects) to other corporate construction initiatives. Ensures timely completion and adherence to current quality standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures assigned projects are completed according to the company’s standards for time, cost, and quality.
• Conducts regular field inspection on assigned projects, ensuring contractors’ compliance with contract documents and takes necessary corrective to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Reviews and approves contractors’ application for payment as authorized in management approved contract and purchase orders.
• Schedules and coordinates store equipment and fixture setup activities to ensure timely occupancy of store including delivery and installation of equipment, utility connections, refrigeration startup, confirm receipt of all required occupancy licenses, and working with operators to receive merchandise.
• Reviews and approves schedules for construction, equipment deliveries, inspections, utility connections, refrigeration startup and receipt of all required occupancy licenses as required to facilitate Operations set-up and merchandising activities.
• Ability to develop project phasing schedules.
• Provides design and construction expertise to operations and departments in response to questions in the area of maintenance and repair.
• Assembles and approves contractor bidder list for each assigned project.
• Conducts performance evaluation on approved contractors, architects, and engineers at conclusion of each project conferring with management as needed regarding changes in pre-qualified status based upon evaluation.
• Executes disaster recovery plan for assigned area.
• Provides budget estimating to operations and departments in research and development of Division annual Equipment Budget (AEB) forecast, including feasibility analysis and cost estimating.
• Provides contractor bidding list from approved bidder’s list for assigned projects.
• Oversees all aspects of design and construction activities for assimilation of acquisition stores within the assigned area.
• Reviews qualifications and confirms interest of potential contractors.
• Provides training and mentors less experienced construction professionals.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, General Business or related field.

Experience Level:

• 8 plus years of related project management experience in grocery store environment.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of retail real estate, design, construction, retail store operations, and supermarket store equipment.
• This level is reserved for high potential associates that are candidates for future management positions and takes on leadership role in assigned area by: developing and the administering department budget; developing long-range resource planning and alignment of resources with company’s development; Identifies and evaluates outsourcing opportunities; coordinating design and construction objectives with other projects throughout the company; creating or assisting in the creation of broad policies and long-range goals; and leading continuous process improvement efforts.
• Able to handle the most complex, high profile and diverse projects and/or issues and make decisions with extremely high-level risk.
• Exceptional market analysis skills.
• Possess excellent negotiation skills.
• Possess excellent management and leadership skills and the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Ability to work independently and be able to plan, organize and schedule time and activities effectively to achieve work goals.
• Strong project management and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with and through others to achieve goals and objectives.
• Must have the ability to represent the Company's interests to outside professionals and contractors.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment but travel and job site work environments are common
• Store visits involve regular standing, walking, climbing stairs and movement in and around machinery and equipment as well as “backstage” receiving and production areas.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.

Skills and Experiences:

• Must have the ability to work with and through others to achieve results. Must work effectively in a team environment. Team and relationship building skills are required.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with personnel at all levels effectively. Must be able to communicate concepts, procedures, and systems needed clearly.
• Must have PC skills and desktop application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) knowledge
• Familiarity with pursuing and obtaining project entitlements and building permits
• Possess the skills and experience to manage architectural and construction consultants
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of general building codes
• Review construction change orders and architectural add service requests
• Review construction documents for accuracy and cost-efficient design
• Create multiple project cost estimates to establish scope and budget alignment
• Prepare construction budgets for approval
• Solicit and manage variety of consultant surveys (topo, boundary, geotechnical, as-built, etc.)
• Review site development agreements
• Value engineer projects for maximum cost value
• Review sites and buildings for code compliance
• Oversee projects through entitlement and permit phases
• Possess the skills and experience to work with local municipalities and building agencies to facilitate design and construction process needs (permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy)
• Secure site and building permits
• Oversee contract administration and time sensitive project closeout
• Negotiate architectural fees
• Review construction schedules and manage delivery timelines
• Facilitate department in creation of criteria drawings, processes and policies

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 40% travel.

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team: We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success