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The Project Manager of Warehouse Development will work with internal logistic, IT, warehouse operations and manage external construction partners to achieve expansion of the ALDI Distribution Center Network. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction management experience, highly organized and possesses excellent communication skills. The objective of this role is to meet growth initiatives through modernization and expansion of Regional Distribution Centers.
Job Responsibility
Ensures the training, development, and performance of their team's staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives
Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team's staff positions
Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure a mutual understanding of desired results
Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees
Provides oversight and direction during the construction process from groundbreaking through issue of final occupancy permit
Ensures work is completed in accordance with construction plans and specifications, to the highest quality standards and within budget as established by their direct leader via regular site visits and supervision of the general contractor
Identifies and communicates new ideas and cost saving opportunities to construct or remodel facilities at lower costs
Works with government officials, utility companies, and suppliers to assure project deadlines are met
Assists in reviewing engineering, building, and site design with selected Architect and Engineering firms
Assists with various meetings in presenting ALDI concept and plans
Assists with site and building cost estimates to aid in the completion of the site evaluation packages
Advises on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team
Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required
Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy
Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate
Liaises with applicable areas of the business to ensure timely and efficient communication flow
Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization
Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area
communicates updates to leadership
Reviews plan updates with their direct leader to assure all changes approved by them are implemented on projects
Communicates with divisional personnel as appropriate
Verifies the need for and cost of all proposed change orders and submits them to their direct leader for approval
Oversees the construction of new facilities and the remodeling of existing facilities to assure compliance with governmental codes and ALDI specifications
Ensures all proper permits and bonds are secured, final approvals received, lien waivers obtained, and bonds closed out
Assists in training and developing team members to retain a motivated and professional workforce
Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership
Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration
Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements
Serves as the primary link between their team's staff and leadership to ensure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement
Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business or Project Management preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business or Project Management and/or retail operations required or a minimum of 3 years of relevant ALDI experience required
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required
Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge