4-year degree or comparable knowledge in Engineering (Civil or MEP), Construction Project Management, or related field
5 to 10 years of experience in rollouts, remodels, and new construction in a retail environment
Construction knowledge in the Convenience Store industry, including gasoline/petroleum environmental fields, preferred
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; intermediate Excel with advanced math for load calculations and budgeting; ability to travel up to 50%
Requirements:
Develop project plans and execute large capital initiatives such as equipment rollouts (coffee programs, freezer/cooler installs, etc.), remodels, QSR upgrades, paving projects, and other capital projects, while managing budgets and timelines
Lead cross-department project teams and manage all activities through the project life cycle (initiation, planning, executing/controlling, closing) and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; mitigate issues and communicate status
Develop and revise project plans including timelines, resources, dependencies, and communication plans; provide status updates to sponsors and senior staff and facilitate key decisions
Train, coach, and mentor associates on project management practices; act as a liaison within and between departments to promote best practices and competency in project management
Job description
Overview:
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, lead exciting projects, and make big things happen? Join our construction team as a Project Manager! The Construction Project Manager plays a key role in leading and coordinating the work of contractors and professional service partners involved in construction, building remodels, site work, and site improvements. This position supports QSR and large‑scale company initiatives—including, but not limited to, paving projects, equipment installation rollouts, and other enterprise‑wide efforts—by carrying out these responsibilities personally or through assigned teams.
While this position is remote, the qualified candidate must reside in the Central East Coast area.
Salary Range: 90k-95k based on experiene
Responsibilities:
Develop project plans and execute large capital initiatives like equipment rollouts (coffee programs, freezer/cooler installs, etc.), remodels, QSR upgrades, paving projects, and other capital projects determined by the Director of Special Projects.
Budget, manage, and communicate all projects to internal and external stakeholders.
Complete all projects on time and within budget.
Lead cross departmental project teams and manage all activities in a project life cycle (initiation planning, executing/controlling, and closing) for projects that are across multiple departments or associated with process improvement.
Develop and revise project plans including timelines, issues, resources, and dependencies in collaboration with project sponsors and cross departmental teams.
Actively manage the mitigation of issues and communicate to all affected teams.
Develop communication plans and communicate appropriate levels of information (status, issues, risks, decisions) to project sponsors and senior staff.
Facilitate decision making with project team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization related to project performance, including, but not limited to schedule, scope, budget, and resources.
Train, Coach, Mentor, Develop:
Develop project management curriculum to create competency at GPM Investments.
Coach and mentor associates on their projects and in their
Act as a liaison within and between departments on project management and best practices.
Qualifications:
4 - year degree or comparable knowledge in Engineering (Civil or MEP), Construction Project Management or like skills.
5 to 10 years’ experience in rollouts, remodels, and new construction in a retail environment.
Construction knowledge in the Convenience Store Industry to include Gasoline/Petroleum & Environmental fields is highly preferred
Excellent problem solving skills.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing design and installation is also preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication
Intermediate Excel skills required with advanced math skills. This is relative to load calculations, financial budgeting and other typical Project and Construction math should be demonstrated.
The ability to use good reasoning and common-sense.
