Principal Project Manager, Construction Development

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to oversee the direction, coordination, and completion of facility development and remodel projects from inception to construction completion while adhering to critical plan submittal deadlines. Manage complex new construction, facility remodel, major maintenance, dealer conversion, and catastrophic damage projects up to point of construction start with no supervision. Interface with governing agencies to assess entitlement, permitting, and zoning requirements. Arrange and assess civil design, geotechnical, and environmental investigations and provide cost effective direction to consultants based on assessment findings. Layout new property and collaborate with Design team to complete civil, fuel, and architectural packages. Review design details with consultant team, Operations, and Executive management team Establish and monitor project budgets. Support construction team in contractor bid process and/or bid projects to appropriate contractors. Coordinate equipment purchases including quote solicitation, obtaining purchase orders, and scheduling deliveries. Present projects to government agencies and residents when appropriate; field and respond to arguments against company development initiatives. Participate in property negotiations when appropriate. Coordinate utility connections for new sites with appropriate providers. No limit of value of projects managed. Take the lead on property related legal matters such as right of way takings and easements. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in related construction field required
Minimum five years’ experience in development and project management related field including large format retail required
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Ability to prioritize project specific tasks while instilling a sense of urgency with the external and internal team participants
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects successfully
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective problem solving and situation analysis skills
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to respond to governing agency decisions and propose resolutions that meet government requirements and company expectations
Ability to publicly present company projects before government agencies and local residents
Travel required up to 10%
General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Oversee the direction, coordination, and completion of facility development and remodel projects from inception to construction completion while adhering to critical plan submittal deadlines.
Manage complex new construction, facility remodel, major maintenance, dealer conversion, and catastrophic damage projects up to point of construction start with no supervision.
Interface with governing agencies to assess entitlement, permitting, and zoning requirements.
Arrange and assess civil design, geotechnical, and environmental investigations and provide cost effective direction to consultants based on assessment findings.
Layout new property and collaborate with Design team to complete civil, fuel, and architectural packages.
Review design details with consultant team, Operations, and Executive management team
Establish and monitor project budgets.
Support construction team in contractor bid process and/or bid projects to appropriate contractors.
Coordinate equipment purchases including quote solicitation, obtaining purchase orders, and scheduling deliveries.
Present projects to government agencies and residents when appropriate; field and respond to arguments against company development initiatives.
Participate in property negotiations when appropriate.
Coordinate utility connections for new sites with appropriate providers.
Take the lead on property related legal matters such as right of way takings and easements.
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.