Construction Manager - SE Division

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. This position is responsible for managing the construction process of new stores and special projects from inception to operations turnover. Also responsible for technical construction negotiations with developers, landlords, outside architects, and engineering consultants. This is a remote role with the candidate needing be located in the Southeast part of the US. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements. ___ Participate in the negotiation of construction activities to establish the terms, milestone schedules, criteria, etc. incorporated as exhibits to various types of Agreements and projects. Establish project schedule and adapt activities, when necessary, to meet construction related delivery dates. Identify and qualify potential contractors for project use. Manage the GC competitive bidding process through contract execution. Monitoring and enforcement of criteria compliance and quality control during all phases of construction. Manage the flow of information related to construction activities between BSRO internal departments and external contractors, architects, engineers, developers, landlords, and AHJs. Ensure the timely and accurate review of documents throughout the budgeting, entitlement, jurisdictional approval, and construction process. Review and understand the scope and budgetary impact of outside contractor, architect and engineer activities related to code investigation, completion of plans, specifications, bidding and permitting. When applicable, act as the BSRO representative to building department and code officials. Organize and conduct construction meetings and activities (i.e. project kickoff, pre-bid, pre-construction, site visits, etc.). Coordinate the turnover of new store projects to the Store Opening and Operations teams, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to store opening. Support the Facilities team as needed with first year warranty or latent defect claims and repairs. Responsible for financial and document closeout of completed projects while ensuring audit compliance throughout the project. Bachelors required in engineering, architecture, or construction management.

• 7+ years experience in multi site construction management.
• General knowledge of all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical) and ADA requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• General systems knowledge (CAD, Excel, Word)
• Ability to travel 50-75% - Approx. 45 weeks travel
• Experience in greenfield development, design, and/or planning

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.