Senior Construction Manager
The Senior Construction Manager will oversee multiple construction and CAPEX projects. This will include capital improvement projects, MEP upgrades, retrofits & renovations, and new builds. The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for managing design, planning (cost & schedule), and execution (quality assurance and job site safety & compliance) for our current & future HelloFresh Fulfillment Centers. You will manage enhancement projects and building construction to make our facilities best in class!
You will…
- Manage planning, organization, and execution of capital projects
- Lead the coordination of all assigned construction project logistical tasks & timelines
- Responsible for the financial management of assigned projects that can be in excess of $20MM.
- Make frequent site visits to survey the progress of work on all construction and associated renovation projects to assure quality control & monitor performance to contract.
- Play a critical role in formulation of construction budget; develop RFPs, negotiate terms and conditions with professional entities.
- Establish agreed upon project expectations and adherence to the approved budget and work effectively with end user(s), such as Fulfillment Operations, Engineering, Logistics, etc. - and other necessary outside professionals (architects, engineers, developers, estimators, equipment planners, etc.) to establish the scope and budget for a project
- Interface with local/state agencies regarding permits and inspects
- Liaise with outside contractors regarding bidding, scheduling, billing, and execution
- Monitor performance to contract and recommend payment for appropriate services rendered. This includes review and submission of all letters of approval, invoices, change orders, support documentation, etc.
- Manage business relationships with external contractors.
- Manage review process of all project design documents (drawings and specifications
- Maintain up-to-date building & plot plans for planning & control purposes
- Prepares project status reports regularly and effectively communicates the status of all major & minor construction projects to Leadership and stakeholders.
You are…
- Data-driven – make decisions based on facts rather than gut-feelings
- A connector of complex problems at all levels through excellent written and verbal skills
- Impeccable organization, detail, and project management
- Agile - works in an ever-changing environment; demonstrates a data-driven focus in all work.
- Experienced in leading teams and encouraging collaborations at all levels and departments of an organization.
- A natural owner - Super reliable and thoughtful in managing your responsibilities, cares about the outcome and quality of work and earns the trust of your colleagues
- Customer-focused: aim to achieve a customer experience and product that is second to none
- Communicative and send clear messages verbally and in written form to set direction, and convey updates on issues, operational status, and goals during daily/weekly stand-ups and leadership reviews
- Equipped to manage projects, gather data, organize ideas, form recommendations and implement solutions
- Dedicated to providing the best possible experience for the HelloFresh customer
You have…
- Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field a plus
- 8+ years’ experience in construction with 5 years of experience in building e-commerce fulfillment/distribution centers
- Food industry experience a plus, but not required
- Significant working knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to facility buildouts
- Experience managing multiple projects of scope and scale simultaneously
- Proven history negotiating contracts for facility expansion (contractors, sub-vendors, landlords, permit offices, site management, etc.)
- Understanding of Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Requires heavy travel to all sites
Let’s cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here
- Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
- Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
- Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance.
- Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.
- Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.
- Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.
- Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!
Flexible Hybrid Approach
At HelloFresh, we know that flexible work arrangements are essential in enabling you to do your best work, while balancing your personal and life needs. Offering remote work flexibility, along with the opportunity to interact and collaborate in the office are all a part of creating a great employee experience.
To meet these needs, we are pleased to provide Flexible Hybrid work. Flexible Hybrid is a people-first approach that is based on choice, trust, personalization, and empowers teams to choose when and how often they work from the office and work from home, in addition to team days and company days. This means a minimum of 2 days in office per week, with most teams in office between 2-3 days a week.
Working Conditions
It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.
Interested in joining the HelloFresh team? Don’t be chai, apply! Submit your application in PDF format today.
