Construction Manager - Northwest Region

 

Construction Manager – Northwest Region



 

Company

The Kroger Co.

 

Status

Full Time, Employee



Location

US-OH-Cincinnati

Job Category

Engineering





 

 















 



Construction Manager Overview

 

To supervise assigned Kroger Project Engineers in executing the New and Remodel store and Fuel Center programs for the assigned Division(s), at the lowest cost and in the shortest time period, consistent with the approved scopes of work and appropriated funds. This position will also involve management of individual projects.

Essential Job Functions

 

·  Operate as the Company’s representative on assigned construction store projects

·  Review construction plans and specifications (prepared by outside consultants) for consistency with project scope and company objectives

·  Ensure that contractors perform in accordance with plans and specifications.

·  Evaluate construction activity versus the published schedule, and anticipate problems that could impact the schedule or cost

·  Work to ensure lowest possible cost to the Company for any changes ordered or caused by the Company after the plans have been finalized

·  Direct the completion of Due Diligence work for determining project feasibility and cost

·  Prepare and/or review and evaluate construction and fixturing estimates for assigned projects

·  Request and verify receipt of necessary internal approvals to spend capital, prior to authorizing purchasing commitments.  Help administer Change Order process.

·  Prepare requisitions for major equipment, fixtures, and supply items, and for contracted work

·  Prepare and/or review and evaluate detailed scopes of work, adequate for bidding the installation of remodels by appropriate contractors; receive proposals and award contracts

·  Ensure that proper documentation occurs throughout the projects

·  Effectively communicate with all stakeholders in assigned projects, particularly with respect to determining or changing scope and schedule.  Work closely with the Division Real Estate Department(s)

·  Help develop Construction Project Engineers by training them in all of the above

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

·  Four year degree in Engineering (minimum)

·  Basic financial training

·  Knowledge of purchasing systems and Microsoft Excel software

Some travel may be required 

 

About Us

 

Kroger, one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains, is honored to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. The Company’s more than 300,000 associates serve customers in 2,487 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 782 convenience stores, 405 fine jewelry stores and 678 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. The Company also operates 42 food processing plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.kroger.com.

 

We are guided by the core values of honesty, respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety and strive to demonstrate those values in all that we do.

 

Why should this matter to you?  Because it means you have endless opportunities across the country, across the street and across the hall that will enable you to navigate your career in ways you never even imagined.  And all with the backing of other associates who share and live your values.

 

 

Benefits

 

In addition to competitive salaries and an attractive bonus program upon qualification, The Kroger Co. offers some or all of the following benefits depending on position, location and/or regions:

·  Medical Plan

·  Prescription Drug Plan

·  Dental Plan

·  Vision Plan

·  401(K) Retirement Savings Account Plan, with company match

·  Company-Paid Life Insurance

·  Voluntary Life Insurance

·  Personal Accident Insurance

·  Dependent Group Life Insurance

·  Company-Paid Salary Continuation

·  Long-Term Disability Insurance

·  Long Term Care Insurance

·  Health & Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts

·  Group Legal

·  Group Homeowners and Auto Insurance

·  Stock Purchase Plan

·  Employee Assistance Plan

·  Paid Vacation Program

·  Merit Increases

·  Incentives Program

·  Relocation

·  Credit Union Membership

·  Company-Paid Continuing Education Program

·  Professional Liability Coverage

 

 Giving Back

 

In 2007, the Company donated $150 million to help hunger relief efforts across the country, raise awareness of breast cancer, and support local schools and organizations in the communities it serves.  By joining Kroger, you can put your spirit for volunteerism to work. Combining your efforts with those of Kroger and 290,000 other associates committed to helping others, we can continue to make a big difference in our communities, our country and in our world.

 

Among some of the honors Kroger has received are:

 

·  Kroger was named to Fortune’s List of Most Admired Companies in 2008.  To make the list, a company must have scored in the top half of its industry survey. Kroger ranked first in our industry in long-term investment, quality management and use of corporate assets.

·  In 2007, Kroger was elected "Retailer of the Year" by America’s Second Harvest, the fifth time in seven years the Company has received the award.

·  2007 Inductee into The Billion Dollar Roundtable, a premier forum for corporations that have achieved $1 Billion in spending with minority and women-owned businesses.

·  Kroger Manufacturing named one of the safest companies in America by Occupational Hazards, a leading safety, health and loss prevention magazine in 2007.

·  Named one of America’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens” by Business Ethics, a national publication that highlights corporate social responsibility.

·  Ranked among the most generous companies by Business Week.

 

Here’s what else we are doing:

·  Annual “Giving Hope a Hand” campaign raises millions of dollars for breast cancer education, screening and treatment in Kroger communities across the country.  Kroger operating Divisions sponsor Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Race for the Cure events and American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in most markets.  Thousands of dedicated associates participate in these efforts as runners, walkers and volunteers.

·  Kroger was one of the first major supermarket companies to adopt meaningful animal welfare guidelines.

·  We uphold high standards of corporate governance as best practices continue to evolve.

·  We value diversity and have programs and training in place to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all associates.

·  We are doing our part to be responsible stewards of the environment with programs, products and purchasing initiatives that promote green efforts in our communities.

 

It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.

 

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