Assistant Construction Project Manager - RaceTrac

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Assistant Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle for a variety of construction initiatives at RaceTrac and RaceWay stores. This individual leads cross-functional teams to produce high quality and cost effective construction solutions for the organization. The Assistant Construction Project Manager provides support to Project Managers, Operations, Maintenance and other departments within RaceTrac to produce quality projects on-time, and within budget. Up to 60% travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and leads all lifecycle functions of Construction initiatives including, but not limited to: scope development, project goals, stakeholder meetings, estimating, scheduling, budgets, communication, on-site project management, and close-out.
• Develops and writes a clear scope of work for potential contractors.
• Evaluates competitive bids and selects the contractor offering the best product/service while driving overall cost savings for the company.
• Establishes and fosters relationships with regional stakeholders, internal departments, and contractors.
• Gains knowledge of the overall permitting processes and construction legalities from team members.
• Prepares weekly reports and project status updates for their Sr. Project Manager.
• Promotes and ensures safety with contractors and vendors on all projects.
• Maintains an owner’s representative mentality in development and execution of projects.
• Conduct pre-bid meetings and perform take-offs to validate bids.
• Ensures quality control of projects by traveling to job sites for inspections and close-out walks.
• May lead or assist on large scale initiatives and roll-outs as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in a construction related role or internship preferred
• 1+ years proven project management experience preferred
• Proven experience managing contractor relationships preferred
• Experience with estimating and plan review software preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Visio, and Project preferred