Construction Manager (Store Support Center, Overland Park, KS)

**About Ace Retail Group** Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork. Job Title: Construction Manager Department: Operations Reports To: Director of Facilities and Construction Exemption Status: Exempt (Salaried) About Ace Retail Group Ace Retail Group (ARG) is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several well-known Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. As one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States, ARG operates more than 250 neighborhood stores nationwide and maintains its headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. With roots dating back over a century, ARG’s success is driven by its people. What truly sets us apart in the industry is our commitment to hiring and developing individuals who are passionate about personal and professional growth and who want to be part of a company built on strong, enduring Core Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork General Summary The Construction Manager’s primary role is to plan and oversee the construction process of new stores and remodels as well as various other construction and maintenance projects from start to finish. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Collaborate with contractors, engineers and architects that are involved in projects. • Select contractors and/or subcontractors for projects. • Collaborate with internal ARG team members to facilitate the completion of store projects. • Interact with cities and other governing bodies to facilitate the permit process. • Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses. • Prepare budget and cost estimates, along with work timetables for projects. • Review projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs. • Ensure the construction process starts and ends on time and ensure daily and weekly deadlines are met. • Draft floor layouts, fixture plans and minor construction needs in design software (AutoCAD or Revit). • Provide specifications list for equipment, materials, and finish work. • Responsible for resolutions of any delays, emergencies and problems that arise within projects. • Ensure compliance with safety and building codes as well as legal requirements are met. • Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques are met. • Provide regular updates on construction progress to internal ARG project team. • Explain contracts and technical matters to others in a clear manner. • Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion. Other Essential Requirements Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: o WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful. o EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best. o LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results. o INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high…