Construction Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where no two days are the same? Join our results-focused team and play a key role in managing the full lifecycle of impactful projects for our customers—whether it’s a brand-new store opening, tank-replacements, or major remodels and rollout initiatives.

We’re looking for a self-driven leader with exceptional skills in communication, negotiation, and time management. If you thrive in ambiguity, take pride in process improvement, and are motivated by opportunities to influence and innovate, we want to hear from you! At 7-Eleven, we live by bold principles—be customer-obsessed, challenge the status quo, act like an entrepreneur, and always do the right thing. Together, we make big things happen!

Your day as a Construction Manager will be a mix of communication, collaboration, and problem-solving as you oversee all aspects of multiple fuel construction projects from inception to completion. You’ll start by reviewing project updates and progress reports, ensuring Key Performance Indicators like safety, quality, cost, and schedule are on track. A large part of your day will be spent engaging with stakeholders—including internal Sr Leaders and Operations, contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, and regulatory bodies—providing clear and concise updates while facilitating effective decision-making.


KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All aspects of construction projects, from project inception to final completion.

Provide timely, concise, and transparent communications to operations and all stakeholders.

Direct general contractors, engineers, architects, and vendors to complete construction projects while satisfying contract requirements.

Cooperate with 7-Eleven’s Environmental consultant to ensure all federal, state, and local laws are being followed.

Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Ability to create project plans, including but not limited to a project charter, schedule, responsibility matrix, risk management plan, communication management plan, and stakeholder register.

Facilitate site survey, due diligence of conditions, and prepare scope of work.

Financial accountability inclusive of estimates, budget development, change orders, invoice review, and project closeout.

Spearhead the design review ensuring accuracy against defined scope and specifications for approvals.

Lead permitting and assist in negotiations with appropriate regulatory bodies and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required.

Direct the bid management process and make recommendations regarding contractor selection.

Provides field oversight and direction during the execution phase from preconstruction through issue of final required inspections and occupancy.

Develop site-specific, accurate equipment take-offs and orders for each project.

Accountable for regular reporting including percent of completion, estimated date of turnover to operations, actual costs, and cost forecasts.

Ensure that vendors deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues.

Accountable to minimize, record and oversee completion of all project deficiencies in a timely manner.

Cultivate a culture of safety in accordance with department guidelines.

Hand over projects to stakeholders after successful completion of commissioning protocols.

The role is remote and will include upwards of 50% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needs


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 4+ years


SPECIFIC KNOWLEDG AND SKILLS:

Operational experience in c-store, fueling, or quick service restaurant
Understanding of accessibility laws and how they apply
Expertise in installing and maintaining retail (UST) fueling systems
Additional certifications or education applicable to this role
Construction and project management experience
Bachelor's Degree
Alternatively: High School diploma/GED with equivalent experience or 4 + years of US military experience

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.