Construction Project Manager

What We Do At Applegreen our mission is to delight customers in transit with passionate hospitality and brands they love Applegreen is a leading roadside retailer operating high quality travel plazas and service areas in the US Ireland and the UK Founded on a commitment to innovation operational excellence and customer experience Applegreen combines fuel convenience retail and a diverse portfolio of food and beverage offerings to create welcoming destinations for customers In the US Applegreen partners with major transportation authorities and operates more than 120 service plazas along some of the countrys busiest highways and turnpikes The company is known for modern facilities strong national and local food brands and an emphasis on freshness quality and sustainability At Applegreen our people are at the heart of what we do We foster a culture that values teamwork development and accountability offering employees opportunities to grow their careers in a fast paced dynamic environment Applegreen continues to expand while remaining focused on delivering exceptional service to customers and creating a great place to work Our Core Value Our core values define who we are and guide how we work every day They shape our decisions inspire our actions and influence how we engage with our customers suppliers business partners and one another Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we doWe value and develop our peopleWe are driven by pace passion and performanceWe seek opportunities and embrace change Benefits You Receive Available benefits include a variety of company sponsored and voluntary options such as MedicalDentalVision InsurancePaid Time Off401 k with Company Match10 Annual BonusEarned Wage Access Pay on DemandEducation AssistanceEmployee Referral BonusPet Insurance POSITION SUMMARY Applegreen is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our rapidly expanding US Developments Team to drive delivery on one of Americas largest Travel Plaza Redevelopment programs This is not a single site project management role This is an opportunity to take ownership of multiple construction projects across several states helping transform and modernize major travel plazas fuel facilities convenience retail locations and national Quick Service Restaurant QSR brands throughout the United States Over the past decade Applegreen has grown into one of the largest operators of travel plazas fuel stations and roadside retail locations in the country With significant investment planned across our US portfolio we are undertaking an ambitious multi year development program involving large scale redevelopments ground up construction renovations restaurant fit outs and operational improvement projects We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the business take ownership of meaningful projects and play an active role in shaping the next phase of Applegreens expansion The Construction Project Manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects throughout various stages of design permitting procurement construction commissioning and turnover Projects include Travel plaza redevelopmentsGround up developmentsFuel station improvements and installationsConvenience store constructionNational QSR brand fit outsLarge scale renovations and remodelsSpecial asset and infrastructure projectsExposure to capital projects ranging from 5 million to over 100 million in valueThis role offers significant exposure to all phases of the development and construction lifecycle while working directly with senior leadership consultants contractors restaurant brands operations teams and external stakeholders This position provides a clear path toward Senior Construction Management Program Management and Development Leadership opportunities as Applegreen continues to expand its US footprint Key Responsibilities Project Leadership Manage multiple concurrent construction and development projects often across several statesAct as Construction Project Manager andor Owners Representative as required to protect Applegreens interests throughout project deliveryLead projects from concept through turnover and operational openingDevelop maintain and actively manage project schedules and milestone plansCoordinate consultants architects engineers contractors utility providers permitting authorities and any and all other stakeholders to complete the projectEnsure projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and to the required quality standardsCost & Commercial Management Monitor project budgets forecasts and expendituresReview contractor pricing change orders and cost proposalsAssist with procurement and subcontractor selection activitiesIdentify and mitigate schedule cost and delivery risksConstruction Management Conduct regular site visits and project inspectionsMonitor contractor performance and construction progressResolve project challenges and facilitate decision making to maintain momentumThoroughly review construction documents for completeness constructability and coordinationSupport project commissioning closeout punchlist and turnover activitiesStakeholder Management Act as the primary point of coordination between Development Operations Design Restaurant Brands and Construction TeamsMaintain open communication with internal and external stakeholdersPrepare project reports status updates risk registers and executive summariesPresent project progress and recommendations to senior leadership Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Construction Engineering Architecture or a related discipline Equivalent industry experience and qualifications will be consideredMinimum 5 years of construction project management experienceExperience managing multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong understanding of commercial construction permitting procurement and project deliveryProficiency in Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent organizational communication and leadership skillsAbility to balance competing priorities in a fast moving environment Preferred Experience Retail constructionTravel plazasFuel stationsConvenience store developmentQSRrestaurant developmentGeneral contractingOwners representative rolesProgram management environments Travel Expectations This is a field oriented project management role Travel to project sites out of State will be required Candidates should be comfortable visiting active construction sites managing projects across multiple locations with overnight travel as project needs dictate Work Environment This is a hybrid position combining remote work office collaboration and field based project management A typical week may include Working remotely from home to manage schedules budgets reporting procurement and project coordination Collaborative office and on site meetings with leadership consultants design teams contractors and operations stakeholders Regular visits to active construction sites to monitor progress resolve issues review quality and support project deliveryThe successful candidate should be comfortable transitioning between strategic planning stakeholder management and hands on project execution in the field Applegreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Applegreen prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination #J-18808-Ljbffr