Job Description
Job Purpose and Function The Construction Manager is the subject matter expert for the capital project organization. This position will be responsible for managing and leading the construction team through the entire construction process, from the planning and design phase through project completion. The Construction Manager works with Construction Project Managers to ensure construction work processes, and staffing for the projects are effective. The Construction Manager contributes to Front End Loading and early planning to bring maximum value to the business through effective leadership of cost, capital project planning, and the implementation process.
How You’ll Make an Impact The Construction Manager takes an active role in and guides projects and project teams in each phase of construction. Oversees the day-to-day progress of projects from pre-construction through delivery. • Conducts project site inspections to monitor progress and support project-assigned team members. Steps in as needed to address and resolve issues and problems, and recommends, approves, and implements modifications to the project plans, schedule, staffing, or budget as needed.
- Promotes a safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through personal actions and mentoring others. • Ensures that projects are built with the specified level of quality and to meet or exceed The Wills Group quality requirements. • Prepares and distributes bid packages, reviews, and evaluates bids and proposals from suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors. Develops, negotiates, and approves contracts for selected contractors, sub-contractors, and other service providers needed to complete the project work.
- Manages the RFI, submittal, and change order processes. Reviews and recommends change orders or amendments to the specifications, blueprints, and plans when appropriate, and ensures related documents and budgets are amended as needed to reflect changes to the project specifications. • Directs value engineering/ constructability review efforts to achieve efficiencies in construction. • Prepares the project timeline and construction schedule with the assigned project manager.
Updates the construction schedule and ensures materials and labor are available to meet project deliverables. • Identifies and plans for any potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, and manpower changes to minimize the impact to the construction schedule. • Develops and maintains project budget and timelines as required for each project to ensure overall project deliverables are met. • Oversees the contractor and owner pay application process.
Reviews, corrects, and makes recommendations to architects/ consultants for general contractor pay applications. • Maintains exceptional relationships with inter-departmental players, general contractors, subcontractors, design partners and other team members. Drives subcontractor development and performance to ensure future quality. • Communicates with key business leaders to provide updates on the status of projects, addressment of concerns, and plan specific actions as needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion of the projects.
Able to effectively communicate the project's vision and goals. • Leads and prepares agendas for various meetings such as project planning meetings, project review meetings and OAC meetings. • Develops and supervises team members by orienting, training, and managing their performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices. Assigns team members and external team partners to construction projects.
- Provides strategic leadership and shares technical expertise with team members to achieve performance goals and company objectives. Delivers ongoing feedback, direction, and guidance to ensure a motivated, productive workforce. • Establishes improvement programs by assessing current processes and procedures with the goal of increasing productivity while still maintaining quality. What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience working on 10+ ground up construction projects with exposure to initial construction through delivery. • 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects and teams with established inter-company collaboration. • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team. • Strong time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to be highly organized in day-to-day and long-term planning, execution, and to track/maintain complex schedules effectively. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively delegate and negotiate. • Construction management software experience, Office, Scheduling Software. • Convenience Store, Grocery Store, and fueling facilities experience.
An ideal candidate will also have: • Smartsheet or Procore experience Key Competencies • Proven ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations • Enjoys working with and supporting others • Ability to adapt and respond to change • Applies expertise and stays current on industry best practices, trends, and technology • Ability to respond and determine solutions in a timely manner in order to initiate change and action Why You Should Join Wills Group We are a $1.5 billion company headquartered in La Plata, Maryland (an easy 45-minute reverse commute from DC) with nearly 300 retail locations across the Mid-Atlantic region, including Dash In, Splash In ECO Car Wash, and SMO Motor Fuels. A family-owned company since 1926, our passion areas are in convenience retailing, fuels marketing, and commercial real estate and we pride ourselves on keeping our customers', employees' and communities’ Lives in Motion. Our Wills Group employees come to work for more than just a paycheck, but rather they come to learn, make contributions, make an impact, and feel valued as a part of our family-friendly culture. We have a work-hard, play-hard mentality that makes us a progressive company and we thrive on giving back to our community.
That is what is core to our DNA. Benefits and Perks Are you interested in joining a certified Great Place to Work™ that invests in your development, future, and well-being? Are you looking for more than the "daily grind" where your day-to-day work makes an impact not only for the organization but for your community and your future? Then The Wills Group is the right fit for you.
We take pride in investing in our people’s well-being, that’s why we back our words with competitive total rewards packages. • Financial Wellbeing –Employer 401 (k) match (currently at 7%), health savings plan, and financial planning • Physical Wellbeing – comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans that meet the needs of our people • Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Community Engagement, Parental Leave for new Moms and Dads • Work/Life Balance – Hybrid and Flexible work environment, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance, Family Life Planning • Education and Development Opportunities – 100% Tuition reimbursement to support our people’s education goals, robust development programs, and certificate program assistance (up to 100% employer-paid) • Competitive Salary - competitive pay matched to DC Metro area Wills Group is an equal opportunity employer. Wills Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
#HQ Wills Group is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Wills Group strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. While being vaccinated is not a requirement, we offer a $150 COVID vaccination incentive payout in the paycheck following submission of proof of vaccination. Further details and instructions will be provided during onboarding.