Preconstruction Manager

This role manages preconstruction design and purchasing for site-specific new store and remodel development for $200+ million in capital expenditures. This key position leads consistent building/site design and entitlement approvals for fee-development, build-to-suit new stores, and TSC remodel projects nationwide. This role provides design support during construction, including consultant coordination for timely RFI responses.

• Lead all preconstruction design services for fee-development projects with consultant and internal teams, from conceptual site and building design for TSC and entitlement approvals, to final construction documents for permit approvals.
• Coordinate with build-to-suit developers and their architects to develop conceptual site and building designs for REC leadership approvals, and partner with Construction Managers to review construction documents for consistency with TSC standards.
• Lead the remodel coordination between the Store Planning team, design consultants and Construction team for Fusion and Garden Center remodel projects, to confirm consistent execution and predictable costs.
• Lead reliable due-diligence and entitlement scope/schedules for new and remodel projects, including management of fee-development entitlements and TSC remodel permits; and evaluate developer entitlement scopes to confirm build-to-suit schedules.
• Coordinate new store design exhibits for the Real Estate team for REC leadership approvals of both fee-development and build-to-suit projects. Coordinate remodel design exhibits with Merchandising team for internal TSC approvals.
• Support Estimating to prepare conceptual costing for REC approvals and contribute value-engineering and alternatives as required.
• Partner with Construction Managers and General Contractors to place purchasing orders for key materials for fee-development projects and coordinate timely deliveries. This includes the ownership of the Furnished By Owner (FBO)/procured materials program.
• Work with Finance team to assign purchase orders and approve invoicing.
• Use relevant business analyses to measure and monitor suppliers for cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Partner with Procurement team to share supplier performance data, to maintain vendor cost and schedule commitments and drive potential cost saving.
• Build effective relationships with internal customers, design teams, developers, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values that meet or exceed the customer's expectations.
• Work closely with internal design and construction teams on project costs and value engineering opportunities.
  

Experience: 10+ years of experience in preconstruction design management.

Education: Bachelors degree in architecture, construction project management, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.

Professional Certifications: PMP Preferred.

• Extensive experience in feasibility studies, due diligence, and entitlement management for multiple construction types and complex building developments.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of planning, zoning, and permit processes.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, building codes, and technical requirements of the construction industry.
• Experience with geotechnical reporting, and alternate cost-effective approaches to manage a variety of site conditions.
• Superior understanding of construction schedules, facility operations, technology, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience with purchasing programs, purchase orders and payment programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, and evaluate the work of others as well as work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects concurrently and manage competing priorities.
• Must have working knowledge and ability to use computer aided design software (CAD), markup software (Bluebeam) and Project Management Software (Projectmates, Procore, etc.).
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Outlook, etc.

• Normal office working conditions
• Occasional travel required

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
• Reaching overhead
• Driving a vehicle
• Lifting up to 20 pounds

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.