USA) Senior Manager, Construction-DS

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The Senior Manager, Construction-DS, leads the execution and delivery of construction projects, ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and budget. This role directs contractors and design partners to maintain compliance with Walmart’s standards and applicable regulations. The position requires proactive risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of project governance from pre-construction through closeout. The manager drives process improvements, enforces quality control, and provides leadership to project teams while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders to support operational priorities and achieve consistent, high-quality construction outcomes.

The team leads large-scale infrastructure and facility projects within distribution centers, focusing on site preparation for advanced automation. They collaborate closely with design and implementation partners to ensure seamless integration of new systems. With strong expertise in industrial facility projects and technical knowledge in electrical and mechanical engineering, the team manages complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple locations. Emphasizing effective communication, risk management, and project performance, their strategic project management supports timely delivery of critical milestones and enhances operational capabilities throughout the organization.

• Lead construction project execution to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget, directing contractors and design partners to meet approved standards.
• Oversee compliance with Walmart and regulatory construction, safety, and environmental requirements, conducting regular reviews and enforcing corrective actions.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including bid strategy, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Store Development, Facilities, Procurement, and Operations to align construction activities with business priorities.
• Drive process improvements, document best practices, and maintain accurate project records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development opportunities to build a high-performing construction team.

• Extensive experience in construction management, including project execution and delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proven leadership skills in directing contractors, architects, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with design standards and regulations.
• Strong expertise in contract management, budgeting, and financial oversight of construction projects.
• Proficiency in risk management, quality control, and problem-solving to mitigate project challenges.
• Excellent communication and team management abilities to foster collaboration across cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated capability in project governance, compliance monitoring, and process improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in preparing detailed reports, documentation, and stakeholder presentations.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see  Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.

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