Senior Manager, Construction-DS - Southwest Territory

Reference: R-2616015Posted: 2026-08-27Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States; BATON ROUGE, LASalary: $80000 - $155000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeAs a Senior Manager, Construction within Walmart Realty, you’ll own a portfolio of approximately 10–15 store remodel projects across the Southwest Business Unit, ensuring each is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Walmart’s quality standards. This is a highly field-focused role requiring weekly travel to project sites. You’ll walk stores, partner closely with general contractors, identify and resolve risks, and keep projects moving forward. You’ll also use project management technology and emerging tools, including AI, to improve visibility, decision-making, and execution. What You'll DoOwn the delivery of 10–15 active store remodels, managing schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall project performance.Travel weekly throughout the Southwest Business Unit to walk projects, assess progress, support general contractors, and address issues firsthand.Identify project risks early, resolve construction challenges, and escalate critical issues to keep projects on track.Manage contractor and vendor performance, including scope, change orders, costs, timelines, and compliance with Walmart standards.Partner across Store Operations, Facilities, Procurement, design, engineering, and other teams to align priorities and minimize disruption.Use project management software, data, and emerging AI tools to monitor project health, communicate risks, and improve how construction projects are delivered.What You'll BringStrong construction project management experience with a track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on schedule, on budget, and to quality and safety standards.Hands-on field leadership and the ability to assess construction progress, identify risks, solve problems, and hold contractors accountable.Experience managing project budgets, contracts, change orders, vendors, and construction-related risk.Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.Comfort with project management technology and digital tools, along with curiosity about and exposure to AI.Ability and willingness to travel at least weekly throughout the Southwest Business Unit. 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. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock