Construction Manager

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

Summary

Your day as a Construction Manager will be a mix of communication, collaboration, and problem-solving as you oversee all aspects of multiple construction projects from inception to completion. You’ll start by reviewing project updates and progress reports, ensuring Key Performance Indicators like safety, quality, cost, and schedule are on track. A large part of your day will be spent engaging with stakeholders—including internal Sr Leaders and Operations, contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, and regulatory bodies—providing clear and concise updates while facilitating effective decision-making.

Primary Accountabilities

• All aspects of construction projects, from project inception to final completion.
• Provide timely, concise, and transparent communications to operations and all stakeholders.
• Direct general contractors, engineers, architects, and vendors to complete construction projects while satisfying contract

requirements.

• Cooperate with 7-Eleven’s Environmental consultant to ensure all federal, state, and local laws are being followed.
• Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Ability to create project plans, including but not limited to a project charter, schedule, responsibility matrix, risk management plan, communication management plan, and stakeholder register.
• Facilitate site survey, due diligence of conditions, and prepare scope of work. Financial accountability inclusive of estimates, budget development, change orders, invoice review, and project closeout.
• Spearhead the design review ensuring accuracy against defined scope and specifications for approvals.
• Lead permitting and assist in negotiations with appropriate regulatory bodies and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required.
• Direct the bid management process and make recommendations regarding contractor selection.
• Provides field oversight and direction during the execution phase from preconstruction through issue of final required inspections and occupancy.
• D?evelop site-specific, accurate equipment take-offs and orders for each project.
• Accountable for regular reporting including percent of completion, estimated date of turnover to operations, actual costs, and cost forecasts.
• Ensure that vendors deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues.
• Accountable to minimize, record and oversee completion of all project deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Cultivate a culture of safety in accordance with department guidelines.
• Hand over projects to stakeholders after successful completion of commissioning protocols.
• The role is remote and will include upwards of 50% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needs

What will set you apart

• Operational experience in c-store, fueling, or quick service restaurant
• Understanding of accessibility and life safety laws and how they apply
• Expertise in installing and maintaining retail (UST) fueling systems
• Working knowledge of refrigeration equipment, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
• Additional certifications or education applicable to this role

Key

Qualifications

• Construction and project management experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Alternatively: High School diploma/GED with equivalent experience or 4 + years of US military experience

Benefits Summary

7-Eleven offers a full range of

benefits. The

benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan
• Performance bonus

Physical

Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sitting
• Driving a vehicle
• Reaching overhead
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking

Basic Expectations

• Timecard completed on weekly basis, EOD Sunday
• Expense reports submitted by EOM
• Complete required Company Trainings within assigned timeline
• Complete annual safety certification
• All projects are fully closed within department procedures
• Proactively manage project milestones
• All dates in arrears must be corrected within 7 days

- Delegation of Authority