At Ole, our mission is to produce the finest Authentic Mexican inspired products with an unwavering commitment to quality and freshness.
We believe that holding a seat at your dinner table is the ultimate compliment, and we strive to help families create wholesome, fun, and authentic eating experiences.
Ole Mexican Foods continues with its expansion efforts that include building new facilities/concepts and retrofitting/remodeling the current footprint.
As our SR Construction Project Manager, you are responsible for the successful execution of a wide range of construction strategic initiatives, technological innovations, new builds and/or remodels that include commercial manufacturing equipment like coolers, racking systems, oven and machine mixing, walk-in coolers/freezers etc.
You are responsible for the planning process which includes budgets, cost allocation, milestone performance/KPI's, project status updates across all parties, and cross-functional project coordination with design and equipment procurement teams.
You maintain accurate project data, records and reporting, compliance to contractual and regulatory requirements, ensure overall service level and quality of work meet quality standards and create win-win outcomes with GC's subs, site superintendents and other suppliers.
You are: You will bring your knowledge and expertise in the overall construction process for manufacturing and logistic facilities other verticals that include food handling review lease exhibits and work letters at a project level, review architectural drawings for successful project scope, ensure appropriate costs and credits are tracked and received in Procor (or another construction system).
You are the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholder communication (GC's, Sub-Contractors etc.)
throughout the construction process including communicating project timelines, change requests etc.
to all levels throughout the organization.
This role will be based out of ATL or with travel required within the US on company sites.
Job Description Responsibilities:
•Ownership and accountability for all scope required for a successful construction project, including budget development and adherence, planning, design, FF&E procurement, and infrastructure coordination.
•Accountable for overall project delivery schedule, coordinating: LL scope, GC milestones, fixturing and equipment delivery and install, vendor provided equipment, including identification of long lead long lead materials to mitigate risk of delay.
Provides visibility and accountability to internal stakeholder deliverables that impact project cost or schedule.
•Primary point of contact for leadership, operations and product coordinators throughout the construction process.
•Direct procurement of equipment and systems as required, including but not limited to walk in coolers/ freezers, electrical gear, lighting packages, camera and security equipment, exterior signage, water treatment systems, hoods and exhaust, generator/ life safety, controls, and refrigeration.
•Supervises and performs construction administration as required, including contract negotiation, development of project schedules, management of RFIs and submittals, management of change orders, maintenance of excellent project records, and ensures timely and accurate project closeout.
•Oversees project activities of design consultants, general contractors, and service providers.
Ensures contractual agreements and vendor working relationships are developed, negotiated, and maintained.
•Oversees bidding process from RFP through contract award.
Ensures that task order is in place prior to construction, and pay apps are executed in a timely manner
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•Schedules and oversees project meetings and site activities, including but not limited to: CD % review, bid review, weekly OAC meetings, tender inspection, punch walks, commissioning, turnover inspections, and 11-month warranty walk.
•Provides weekly project status report, including current progress report, 3 week look ahead schedule, RFI and Change order review, photos of site progress, list of all open items which require decision, and escalation notice for any risks to budget or schedule.
•In a remodel environment, partners with Operations Leaders to proactively communicate with customer base regarding store changes, ensuring accurate project planning to minimize construction impact to business, product, and operations labor.
Professional/ Project Management Knowledge:
•Demonstrated knowledge of preparing construction budgets and tracking to actual costs.
•Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, building systems and infrastructure.
•Ability to coordinate with design team to manage design consultants, facilitate design development and construction drawings, and ensure accuracy of bid documents.
•Plans, estimates, organizes, and monitor projects.
•Deep knowledge in project timelines and project budgets, with a high quality or work, and in accordance with stakeholder creative intent and deadlines.
•SharePoint and MS Project, as well as internal tools for project financials and documents, like Procore Education & Experience: BA/BS degree and 4+ years relevant construction involving food manufacturing facilities
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