Construction Manager (Store Support Center, Overland Park, KS)

Construction Manager

Ace Retail Group (ARG), a division of Ace Hardware Corporation, is looking for a Construction Manager. ARG owns and operates several Ace brands and is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. The Construction Manager's primary role is to plan and oversee the construction process of new stores and remodels as well as various other construction and maintenance projects from start to finish.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with contractors, engineers and architects that are involved in projects.
• Select contractors and/or subcontractors for projects.
• Collaborate with internal ARG team members to facilitate the completion of store projects.
• Interact with cities and other governing bodies to facilitate the permit process.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
• Prepare budget and cost estimates, along with work timetables for projects.
• Review projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Ensure the construction process starts and ends on time and ensure daily and weekly deadlines are met.
• Draft floor layouts, fixture plans and minor construction needs in design software (AutoCAD or Revit).
• Provide specifications list for equipment, materials, and finish work.
• Responsible for resolutions of any delays, emergencies and problems that arise within projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and building codes as well as legal requirements are met.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques are met.
• Provide regular updates on construction progress to internal ARG project team.
• Explain contracts and technical matters to others in a clear manner.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
• WINNING In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
• EXCELLENCE Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
• LOVE Love the people, love the work and love the results.
• INTEGRITY For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
• GRATITUDE We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
• HUMILITY We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude.
• TEAMWORK We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing thatTogether, we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Proficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft suite of programs.
• Ability to plan and see the "big picture."
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Outstanding negotiation, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and climbing.

Compensation Details:

$80000 - $90000 per year