Manager, Construction

Role Overview

Position Title: Manager, Construction

Department: Property - Real Estate

Reporting to: Director, Construction

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Bentonville, AR; Denver, CO

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Manager, Construction. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to manage construction projects from planning through closeout while coordinating schedules, budgets, vendors, documentation, site activity, and internal and external stakeholders.

About the Position

The Manager, Construction manages assigned construction projects and supports the delivery of construction, renovation, and property improvement work. This role coordinates project schedules, budgets, vendors, documentation, design reviews, site activity, and closeout tasks. The Manager works with internal stakeholders and external partners to help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within scope, and to expected quality standards.

What you will do

This role manages assigned construction projects and project workstreams from planning through closeout, coordinating schedules, budgets, contractors, vendors, design and construction documentation, site activity, issue resolution, and project handoff.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned construction projects or project workstreams from planning through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, status updates, and documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal partners.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, invoices, change requests, permits, and related documents.
• Monitor project progress through site visits, meetings, inspections, and issue tracking.
• Identify and resolve routine project issues, escalating risks, delays, or budget concerns as appropriate.
• Support vendor selection, contract administration, procurement, and contractor performance follow-up.
• Ensure project work aligns with safety requirements, quality standards, contracts, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate project handoff, commissioning, closeout documentation, and transition to property or maintenance teams.

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Construction project management
• Project scheduling and budget tracking
• Contract and vendor coordination
• Drawing, specification, and documentation review
• Permitting and construction compliance awareness
• Site coordination and issue resolution
• Communication and stakeholder follow-up
• Construction management tools and Microsoft Office

Qualifications required for success

• Minimum of 5 years of construction management, project management, facilities project, architecture, engineering, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, real estate, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction management processes, materials, methods, building codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, vendors, contractors, documentation, and project updates.
• Broad understanding of construction and design contracts.
• Familiarity with construction management software or project tracking tools.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

Personal attributes that support success

• Practical, organized, and steady under pressure.
• Keeps projects moving without losing sight of quality.
• Communicates early when risks or blockers appear.
• Builds effective relationships with vendors and internal partners.
• Uses sound judgment when balancing time, cost, and expectations.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $158,000.00-$197,000.00

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made, provided they do not pose an undue hardship to the company.

Work is performed across office, residential, and property environments. Duties may require sitting for long periods when performing administrative tasks; movement between locations, walking properties, climbing stairs, and occasional bending, stooping; and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Occasional lifting of boxes, files, and supplies, or paperwork may be required.

The role may involve exposure to typical property-related conditions, including uneven walking surfaces, noise, dust, active vendor activity, and maintenance or construction environments.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

About the Property Services Department

The Property Services team assists the family members with all property related activities including acquisition, design, and development. They manage a variety of properties including both personal and commercial real estate, vehicles, equipment, and other property related assets throughout the country. The Property Management team also supports the Walton Family Foundation and Walton Enterprises office buildings.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton's family.

We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.