Project Manager, Construction

About Carvana At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years. Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical. Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do . About the team and position Carvana’s Infrastructure Development department is known for its team-oriented, fast-paced environment, driving a rapidly scaling national portfolio of development projects. We expect bright people who are willing to roll up their sleeves, step in wherever needed, mentor and develop team members, and assume additional responsibilities as needed while juggling multiple projects. Don’t forget to bring your personality! We thrive from each unique perspective. Our strength is in our diversity of opinions. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the construction process from bid through construction completion across a growing, multi-site portfolio. This role also owns keeping senior leadership current on cost, schedule, and risk across active projects. This role is in-person, Monday-Friday at our corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. What you’ll be doing Serve as the primary point of contact on project status, proactively surfacing budget, schedule, and risk updates through structured, recurring reporting Build and maintain cost reports, schedules, and completion forecasts on a regular basis, using project management and reporting tools to give leadership real-time visibility across the portfolio. Lead the construction process end-to-end, including: tracking permits, bid and contractor selection (including GC contract negotiations), and managing vendors and the internal procurement team. Partner with internal Development and Engineering teams to finalize design, identifying constructability issues prior to submission to the AHJ. Direct the activities of vendors/consultants as required for implementation, and help drive process standardization across a growing site network. Communicate with internal corporate leadership regarding schedules, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control, budget performance, and other performance standards. Participate in negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach a mutual agreement Other duties as assigned. What you should have To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. 3-5 years of experience in project management within real estate, construction, or a related capital-projects/program management field. Multi Site Regional / National Experience preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent of professional experience. In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management methodologies (e.g., PMI or similar frameworks a plus). Demonstrated experience with managing multiple construction projects with competing priorities Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills. Experience communicating project status directly to senior leadership or executive stakeholders, translating technical and field det…