Sr Manager, Regional Construction

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager, Regional Construction is responsible for leading a team of New Store Construction Managers and managing a pipeline of new store construction projects from permit readiness through store opening and project closeout. This role sets strategy, governance, and standards for a multi-state portfolio, owns capital planning and delivery performance, and orchestrates cross-functional coordination across Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations. Success is measured by speed-to-market, budget adherence, brand consistency, and risk control while driving 7-Eleven's strategic initiative of organic new store growth and delivering revenue-generating months that directly impact annual EBITDA targets.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Own the regional new-store roadmap, capacity planning, and quarterly openings plan, maintaining proper governance and KPIs
• Manage annual capital plan for new stores in a specified multi-state region, with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Ops, Facilities, A&E, Franchising, etc) to deliver high quality, prototype-compliant new store builds
• Uphold policies for AIA Contracting, Purchase Orders, job cost control, procurement, bid processes, contract administration, and insurance requirements
• Develop vendor strategy; qualify, onboard, and performance-manage GCs, suppliers, and other external partners
• Partner with Real Estate & Entitlements on deal economics, landlord work letters, and construction exhibits; support executive investment committee decisions
• Build and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed team; set goals, train, coach, and manage performance
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; maintain relationships with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) and utility providers
• Report portfolio health and variances to leadership; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Business

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 8+ years

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 4+ years

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: PMP, PE, or AIA preferred

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Extensive experience managing complex construction projects with significant budgets, multiple internal stakeholders and external partners
• Proven track record of working with partners to identify solutions that enhance customer experience while meeting operational requirements
• Expert program and project management; mastery of scheduling, budgeting, risk, and change control methodologies
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, life-safety standards, and environmental compliance
• Proficiency with MS Office, project controls software, cost management systems, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong financial acumen with ability to develop and manage complex capital budgets and ROI projections
• Experience with sustainability practices and energy-efficient building systems for retail environments
• Deep knowledge of construction management principles, building systems, and project delivery methods
• Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market data, understand trends, opportunities, and root cause analysis

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary. 

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