Construction Manager

The Construction Manager will oversee multiple construction and CAPEX projects. This will include capital improvement projects, retrofits & renovations, and new builds. The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing design, planning (cost & schedule), and execution (quality assurance and job site safety & compliance) for our current & future HelloFresh Fulfillment Centers.  You will manage enhancement projects and building construction to make our facilities best in class! 

You will… 

• Manage planning and execution of capital construction projects
• Responsible for the financial management of assigned projects that can be in excess of $10M
• Play a critical role in formulation of construction budget; develop RFPs, negotiate terms and conditions with professional entities.
• Manage review process of all project design documents (drawings and specifications) 
• Establish agreed upon project expectations and adherence to the approved budget and work effectively with end user(s), such as Fulfillment Operations, Engineering, Logistics, etc. - and other necessary outside professionals (architects, engineers, developers, estimators, equipment planners, etc.) to establish the  scope and budget for a project
• Liaise with outside contractors regarding bidding, planning, scheduling, and execution 
• Make frequent site visits to survey the progress of work on all assigned construction projects to assure quality control & monitor performance to contract. 
• Interface with local/state agencies regarding permits and inspections 
• Monitor performance of contracts and recommend payment for appropriate services rendered. This includes review and submission of all letters of approval, invoices, change orders, support documentation, etc. 
• Manage business relationships with external contractors. 
• Prepares project status reports regularly and effectively communicates the status of all major & minor construction projects to Leadership and stakeholders. 

You are… 

• Data-driven – make decisions based on facts rather than gut-feelings
• A connector of complex problems at all levels through excellent written and verbal skills
• Impeccable organization, detail, and project management
• Agile - works in an ever-changing environment; demonstrates a data-driven focus in all work.
• Experienced in leading teams and encouraging collaborations at all levels and departments of an organization.
• A natural owner - Super reliable and thoughtful in managing your responsibilities, cares about the outcome and quality of work and earns the trust of your colleagues
• Customer-focused: aim to achieve a customer experience and product that is second to none
• Communicative and send clear messages verbally and in written form to set direction, and convey updates on issues, operational status, and goals during daily/weekly stand-ups and leadership reviews
• Equipped to manage projects, gather data, organize ideas, form recommendations and implement solutions
• Dedicated to providing the best possible experience for the HelloFresh customer 

You have… 

• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field a plus 
• 4+ years’ experience in construction or project management,in e-commerce fulfillment/distribution experience preferred.
• Food industry experience a plus but not required 
• Significant working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to facility buildouts 
• Experience managing multiple projects of scope and scale simultaneously 
• Proven history negotiating contracts for facility expansion (contractors, sub-vendors, landlords, permit offices, site management, etc.) 
• Understanding of Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes 
• Proficient in Microsoft