Manager of Construction Projects - Remote

* This position is fully remote in the U.S. and requires 20% travel.

Leads and manages the end-to-end delivery of new store openings, remodels, and capital improvement projects across various regions. Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including site evaluation, project planning, capital approval, design development, construction documentation, bidding, budget management, cost control, equipment selections, construction execution, grand opening, and project closeout.

UNFI Professional Services is a part of UNFI, North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler. We offer products and services designed to help stores increase sales and profits, save time and money, and become more operationally efficient and competitive. Services are offered in the areas of Pricing, Shelf Management, Consumer Marketing + Digital, Retail Technology + Payments, Store Design + Equipment, Consumer Services, and Store Operations.

These services are all designed to help grocers increase profits, simplify their operations, and become more effective in their markets. At UNFI we strive to help make our customers stronger and our food solutions more inspired - delivering better together.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters, providing leadership and accountability for scope, budget, schedule, design, construction, and issue resolution throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Manage multiple (6-15) concurrent projects and initiatives, coordinating effectively with cross-functional internal teams, project stakeholders, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.

• Develop, maintain, and manage project scopes, equipment selections, budgets, plans, and schedules.

• Lead and coordinate site assessments, due diligence activities, and field surveys for new store, remodel, expansion, and capital improvement projects.

• Direct architects, engineers, and other design professionals in the development of construction documents. Communicate company standards and requirements while conducting plan reviews to ensure compliance, consistency, and design integrity.

• Develop preliminary project budgets, including equipment, fixture, and construction cost estimates, and manage ongoing cost controls throughout project execution.

• Assume overall responsibility for project performance, ensuring delivery in accordance with established standards for quality, cost, schedule, safety, and operational readiness.

• Conduct regular site visits and field inspections to monitor construction progress, verify compliance with contract documents, and proactively address issues to maintain project objectives.

• Coordinate store readiness activities, including equipment and fixture installation, utility activation, refrigeration startup, occupancy permits, and collaboration with Operations to support merchandising and opening readiness.

• Review and approve project expenditures, change orders, consultant invoices, and contractor pay applications while monitoring budget performance and financial compliance.

• Manage and execute project closeout activities, including final inspections, documentation, warranty administration, financial reconciliation, and turnover to Operations and Facilities.

• Foster effective communication and collaboration among internal stakeholders, developers, consultants, contractors, landlords, and governmental agencies to achieve project goals and maintain project momentum.

• Identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and innovative solutions to enhance project execution, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Evaluate the performance of architects,…