Construction Manager; Northern NJ

Construction Manager

Lidl US is searching for the next Construction Manager to join our Regional Real Estate & Construction team! The Construction Manager is responsible for the design and construction of the physical structures needed to conduct Lidl's daily operations within the high-density Northern New Jersey market, including new store builds, adaptive reuses, offices, and special construction projects. This role ensures regional projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards while navigating local municipal zoning, environmental regulations, and unique Tri-State market constraints to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively delegate and guide the work of other team members in accordance with Company principles and management model
• Implement and manage assigned programs, processes and initiatives through effective delegation and collaboration with stakeholders
• 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 New Jersey business needs and site-specific constraints (e.g., high-density parking requirements, utility infrastructure, and strict regional architectural mandates)
• Research, analyze, calculate, and manage construction costs tailored to the Tri-State/NJ labor and material market
• Conduct quality controls of construction projects
• Manage the design process from conceptual planning through construction completion while maintaining prototypical standards
• Lead a project team consisting of design consultants, general contractors, and internal departments
• Monitor and manage project performance of internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as principal liaison to internal stakeholders
• Manage full entitlement, zoning variances, site plan approvals, and due diligence processes through Northern NJ municipal planning boards and environmental agencies (NJDEP)
• Train and guide the work of other team members
• Create KPI reports
• Conduct negotiations with regional manufacturers, trade subcontractors, and suppliers in order to purchase targeted construction products
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service 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
• Proficient in Google Workspace Tools, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software
• Proven vendor management and supervisory skills
• Strong problem-solving, negotiations, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to quickly and accurately assess situations and apply appropriate solutions as needed

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, health and safety regulations and entitlement processes
• Knowledge of Northeast construction means and methods, high-density/urban retail constraints, NJ building codes, health and safety regulations, and local utility/entitlement processes

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ 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 NJ/NY 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 Northern NJ store locations, future real estate…