Americold Logistics
Sr Site Manager, Construction
Americold Logistics, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Primary Responsibility:
The role of the Senior Site Manager, Construction is to manage multiple site managers as they plan, execute, and finalize new build or retrofit projects according to scheduled deadlines and within budget while meeting or exceeding projected business benefits. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Site Manager, Construction will work with operations, engineering, and project sponsors to define the project's scope/objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle. The Senior Site Manager, Construction will work with suppliers through selection, negotiation, design and implementation; he/she will focus on new or retrofitted construction, refrigeration, racking and automation interface, if needed.
What You'll Do: Manages and evaluates site managers at multiple locations. Manages the execution of larger automation deployments. Develops and executes project work plans and transition plans; revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Ability to develop a budget tracker, maintain actual spend and forecast remaining costs. Manages the capital budget and strives to find opportunities to reduce spend; support field FSM's and GM's determine best use of company dollars. Effectively applies PMO methodologies and enforces project standards. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Manages vendor relationships and scope; supports scorecard and selection of suppliers around construction and refrigeration projects. Ability to review and assess supplier RFQ's to select the best quantitative and qualitative choice. Prepares for engagement reviews, executive overviews, and punch list walk-throughs. Minimizes exposure and risk on projects. Assigns project tasks and reviews the quality of support provided by the project team members. Manage workstream leads who will be participants on the project while still performing their day-to-day responsibilities in their home department. Manages project review meetings with team members to ensure work progresses as planned and as issues are identified, action plans are put in place to address at an appropriate time and escalate as appropriate. Works with project team members, regional VP's/Directors, site representatives and suppliers to ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Communicate progress against the plan to team members, stakeholders, and Executives. Partner with operations and business development to fully understand impact of customer requirements or requests and the effect they would have on overall project timeline and budget. Fully responsible for assigned projects, including both driving progress and ensuring deadlines and budget are met and keeping management informed of progress. Manage change control so that as potential scope changes arise, they are each carefully analyzed, reviewed, and appropriately approved; develop solution options as needed to drive decisions. Travel at short notice and possibly for extended periods of time. Other duties and special projects as requested.
What Experience and Education Do You Need: Preferred Bachelor's or 2-year degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or engineering discipline 5 years of demonstrated Project Management experience; facility construction experience and/or refrigeration a plus. 5-10 years of demonstrated maintenance experience running a facility services department and/or protecting company assets. Warehouse operations management experience a plus Successful track record managing multiple high priority capital investment and customer implementations, using project/program management methods and tools. Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications to include Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint
What Could Set You Apart: Must be able to t avel at an estimated 75% of the time to support projects working a 10/4 schedule. Extended travel, including weekends, may be required during critical times such as facility launches. Ability to communicate professionally, both written and verbally, with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts, customers and potential customers Demonstrates a results-based leadership style with strong impact and influencing skills. An ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization. Strong financial acumen and business savvy Strong problem-solving and resolution skills Progressive, flexible and team-oriented approach desired. Possess a proactive approach with strong customer service orientation. Demonstrates uncompromising level of integrity and code of ethics and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions. Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending. Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks. Requires frequent travel by automobile and airplane...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
The role of the Senior Site Manager, Construction is to manage multiple site managers as they plan, execute, and finalize new build or retrofit projects according to scheduled deadlines and within budget while meeting or exceeding projected business benefits. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Site Manager, Construction will work with operations, engineering, and project sponsors to define the project's scope/objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle. The Senior Site Manager, Construction will work with suppliers through selection, negotiation, design and implementation; he/she will focus on new or retrofitted construction, refrigeration, racking and automation interface, if needed.
What You'll Do: Manages and evaluates site managers at multiple locations. Manages the execution of larger automation deployments. Develops and executes project work plans and transition plans; revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Ability to develop a budget tracker, maintain actual spend and forecast remaining costs. Manages the capital budget and strives to find opportunities to reduce spend; support field FSM's and GM's determine best use of company dollars. Effectively applies PMO methodologies and enforces project standards. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Manages vendor relationships and scope; supports scorecard and selection of suppliers around construction and refrigeration projects. Ability to review and assess supplier RFQ's to select the best quantitative and qualitative choice. Prepares for engagement reviews, executive overviews, and punch list walk-throughs. Minimizes exposure and risk on projects. Assigns project tasks and reviews the quality of support provided by the project team members. Manage workstream leads who will be participants on the project while still performing their day-to-day responsibilities in their home department. Manages project review meetings with team members to ensure work progresses as planned and as issues are identified, action plans are put in place to address at an appropriate time and escalate as appropriate. Works with project team members, regional VP's/Directors, site representatives and suppliers to ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Communicate progress against the plan to team members, stakeholders, and Executives. Partner with operations and business development to fully understand impact of customer requirements or requests and the effect they would have on overall project timeline and budget. Fully responsible for assigned projects, including both driving progress and ensuring deadlines and budget are met and keeping management informed of progress. Manage change control so that as potential scope changes arise, they are each carefully analyzed, reviewed, and appropriately approved; develop solution options as needed to drive decisions. Travel at short notice and possibly for extended periods of time. Other duties and special projects as requested.
What Experience and Education Do You Need: Preferred Bachelor's or 2-year degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or engineering discipline 5 years of demonstrated Project Management experience; facility construction experience and/or refrigeration a plus. 5-10 years of demonstrated maintenance experience running a facility services department and/or protecting company assets. Warehouse operations management experience a plus Successful track record managing multiple high priority capital investment and customer implementations, using project/program management methods and tools. Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications to include Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint
What Could Set You Apart: Must be able to t avel at an estimated 75% of the time to support projects working a 10/4 schedule. Extended travel, including weekends, may be required during critical times such as facility launches. Ability to communicate professionally, both written and verbally, with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts, customers and potential customers Demonstrates a results-based leadership style with strong impact and influencing skills. An ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization. Strong financial acumen and business savvy Strong problem-solving and resolution skills Progressive, flexible and team-oriented approach desired. Possess a proactive approach with strong customer service orientation. Demonstrates uncompromising level of integrity and code of ethics and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions. Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending. Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks. Requires frequent travel by automobile and airplane...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity