Responsible for construction and delivery of new stores in accordance with the published pipeline. The Senior Project Manager leads and directs activities including project pre-planning, preconstruction services (budgeting, bid and permit coordination, scheduling) as well as all on-site construction activities. This position is accountable for the on-time and on-budget delivery of new stores which includes successful inspections, certificate of occupancy, closeout, and turnover to Operations.  A successful Senior Project Manager maintains strong relations with Developers/Landlords, General Contractors, and partners closely with internal partners necessary to deliver the new store program.  

This position will focus on supporting our west coast region. Preferred applicants will reside in CA. 

• Directs and coordinates the activities of overall project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget 

• Proactively identifies and solves or elevates to leadership project issues related to cost, schedule, safety, or quality 

• Examines construction documentation including drawings, schedules, and scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy 

• Leads preconstruction coordination with external partners related to entitlements, permitting, GC onboarding, long lead purchasing activities, and preconstruction documentation.  

• Coordinates bid activities to include General Contractor/Key Vendor qualifications and selection recommendations 

• Verifies, and monitors permitting requirements to ensure project start dates can be delivered in accordance with pipeline plan.  

• Directly manages and monitors project work in the field, including periodic site visits and weekly site visit reports 

• In collaboration with Project Coordinators, ensure the equipment delivery schedule (EDS) is managed in real time to ensure project timelines can be met 

• Initiates preliminary budgets for prospective sites, including participation in early due diligence activities 

• Diligently manages change orders and pay applications in accordance with established standards and internal procedures including project close out documentation. 

• Successful turnover of a high-quality new store product to our Operations and Facilities partners. 

• Maintain a “safety first” mindset and acts in an ethical manner in all decision making related to delivery of the new store program 

• Develops and maintains relationships with key partners, subcontractors and vendors to establish value engineering/time/cost savings opportunities 

• Assist in the development and management of internal or external team members to promote job growth and succession planning 
• Create and foster a collaborative environment and successfully work across teams to meet common goals. 

• 5 to 7 years minimum experience in new store retail construction project management with high preference of supermarket retail or QSR 

• Experience with, or high aptitude of refrigeration systems and cooking equipment. 

• Ability to read and understand real estate leases, construction documents, and AIA construction contracts 

• Experience budgeting and cost management of retail new store construction projects 

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level as well as external partners such as Architects, Developers, Landlords and act as the Sprouts representative and deliver against of our core values 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with analytical methods 

• Ability to multi-task in a high paced – deadline driven environment 

• Experience leading multi-site projects/programs 

• High attention to detail/accuracy/problem solving 

• Experience with Project Management programs such as Procore, Smartsheet 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams 

• Basic understanding of Project Accounting principles 

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In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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