Senior Construction Manager; ATL

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Senior Construction Manager to join our Real Estate team in our Atlanta, GA (ATL) Regional Property Office
! The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for leading the design and construction of the physical structures needed to conduct Lidl US business in Georgia. This includes stores, offices, and other construction projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget, with the required quality standards, while navigating local municipal zoning, environmental regulations, and unique market constraints to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, mentor, or manage team members as needed in accordance with Company principles and management model
• Oversee the development and execution of assigned projects and initiatives in collaboration with cross department stakeholders
• Support full entitlement, zoning, variances, site plan approvals, and due diligence processes through GA municipal planning boards and environmental agencies
• Manage the design process from conceptual planning through construction completion while maintaining prototypical standards
• Research, analyze, calculate, and manage construction costs tailored to the GA labor and material markets
• Manage various store projects and personnel related to project bidding, contract award, store construction and project closeout/handover
• Lead project team consisting of various consultants, general contractors, internal colleagues, and internal departments
• Oversee quality, safety, time, and cost controls of construction projects
• Create and monitor KPI reports
• Conduct negotiations with regional manufacturers, trade subcontractors, and suppliers in order to purchase targeted construction products
• Analyze and evaluate current processes and projects for recommended optimization
• Evaluate industry best practices and monitor developments and innovations within the retail sector particular to their business that may be beneficial to the daily operations of the organization
• Establish design parameters based on specific GA business needs and site-specific constraints (e.g., high-density parking requirements, utility infrastructure, and strict regional architectural mandates)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of construction means and methods, contract and change order negotiation, building codes, health and safety regulations and entitlement processes
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to train others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar
• 7+ years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
• Must possess and maintain, or be able to obtain, a current, valid US driver’s license

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Experience managing commercial/retail build-outs in the Atlanta metropolitan area highly preferred

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Travel Requirements

• This position commutes heavily between regional field offices, existing GA store locations, future real estate sites,…