Project Manager – Store Development
Posted 5hrs ago
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Job Description
Project Manager leading US Foods CHEF'STORE retail construction and renovation projects. Managing budgets, vendors, schedules, and new-store openings across US markets with 50% travel.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end execution of retail store construction and renovation projects
- Oversee remodels, store refurbishments, and facility maintenance projects
- Develop and maintain project plans covering timelines, budgets, scope, and resource allocation
- Collaborate with Real Estate, Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, Finance, and other workstreams
- Serve as liaison with architects, engineers, general contractors, landlords, and external partners
- Prepare estimates, submit capital project spend, and manage budgets ranging from $5,000 to $1 million or more
- Monitor costs against forecasts and provide project spend insight
- Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining brand standards
- Track vendor performance and enforce project standards and deliverables
- Ensure quality control, permits, inspections, and landlord coordination
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress and compliance with specifications, codes, and company standards
- Lead coordination and execution planning for all phases of new store builds
- Create and manage critical path schedules and resolve delays and conflicts
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Produce regular reports on project status and financial impacts
- Interact with employees throughout the company, customers, general contractors, and construction suppliers
Requirements:
- Five years of retail management and/or five years of related project management
- Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects in diverse geographies
- PC proficient
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, permitting processes, retail operations, and ADA/code compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or equivalent construction/project management tools
- Must be available for overnight work and 50% travel to new store sites
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and process guidelines
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Project Management Certification or similar certifications are desirable
Benefits:
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
















