Assistant Construction Manager, Facilities -Atlanta

Publix Super Markets • Suwanee, GA

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About The Position

Are you interested in joining the largest employee-owned company in the United States? Do you have knowledge of commercial construction plans and specifications? We are seeking an Assistant Retail Construction Manager to join our Facilities team! As an Assistant Construction Manager, you'll bring your expertise in planning, time management, and problem solving to oversee a variety of retail construction projects. Success in this role requires adaptability, independence, and a sharp eye for detail, along with strong communication and negotiation skills to collaborate effectively with contractors, vendors, and internal teams. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment and thrive on building strong partnerships, this opportunity is for you.

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in a construction-related course of study or equivalent level of documented construction experience or equivalent experience (if applicable)
• Three years’ experience in construction management as a project manager, superintendent, or retail development manager
• Knowledge of: construction project management OSHA regulations municipal permitting process various construction methods and materials related to commercial construction
• intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word
• basic skill level in Microsoft Excel
• availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require
• availability to be on call 24/7 as business needs require
• willingness to travel overnight occasionally as business needs require
• a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or equivalent level of documented construction experience
• 5 years’ experience in construction management as a project manager, superintendent, or retail development manager
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• State Certified Contractors License, Registered Professional Engineer, or equivalent
• experience with Bluebeam
• experience with Landmark
• Knowledge of construction laws and lien law

Responsibilities

• lead and oversee retail construction projects from planning through completion, including remodels, liquor stores, and special initiatives. This involves conducting site visits to monitor progress, ensuring compliance with Publix standards, and resolving design issues in collaboration with internal and external teams.
• assist the Retail Construction Manager in overseeing large-scale and prototypical new store and shopping center developments by monitoring construction quality and schedules, and ensuring timely communication of project status to stakeholders
• oversee contractor proposals, contracts, change orders, project schedules, and payment approvals to ensure retail construction projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager