Director, Construction & Facilities - Modesto, CA

Director, Construction & Facilities - Modesto, CA

We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.

The Director of Construction leads the Construction Project Manager team and is responsible for oversight of multiple new stores and remodel projects. This position requires an experienced individual with a high level of professionalism, strong construction project management competencies, excellent communication skills, strong knowledge and skill in grocery store and/or retail design, construction and operations. Extensive experience in new store construction and remodel processes is required.

Additionally, this individual will be involved in existing physical plant programs including facility repairs and maintenance.

• Partner with regional construction team and contribute to the improvement of construction processes to grow and develop the Save Mart Construction program to the highest standards
• Coordinate new store development and remodels with internal stakeholders; establish positive relationships and ongoing communication with Store Managers, and Product and Merchandising teams
• Adhere to all regional and/or national construction and operational standards and objectives
• Manage multiple new and/or remodel store construction projects simultaneously
• Direct all phases of construction project management including due diligence, schedule and budget development, planning and design, FF&E procurement and store move coordination; adhere to approved project budgets and schedules
• Be the Save Mart liaison for all departments and outside contractors/equipment suppliers / consultants / landlords / governing authorities;
  Coordinate towards common goals while making critical decisions in a professional manner
• Ensure the completion of all punch lists items and follow-up warranty items; conduct 11-month warranty inspection with store manager
• Coordinate follow-up work with appropriate General Contractor
• Coordinate communication between district and store leadership, contractors, vendors and construction community
• Work with store leadership on proactive customer communication regarding store planned store remodels
• Help manage the regional equipment buyer and equipment buying process;
  Ensure the timely purchase of all store fixtures and equipment as designated by Store Operations and coordinate all deliveries and installations
• Perform on-site inspections of new store sites and buildings to ensure usability and compliance with lease and construction exhibits; ensure quality workmanship per Save Mart plans/specifications
• Supervise and perform all aspects of construction administration including managing contracts, change orders, project schedules purchase order management, invoicing and project closeout documentation
• Maintain excellent records and documentation of costs
• Act as support and point person for stores in construction process and promote safety for all Associates at construction sites
• Serves in an advisory…