Lowe’s Jobs

Construction Manager, Retail Facilities

Lowe’s

Construction Manager, Retail Facilities

Posted 4 Hours Ago

Be an Early Applicant

Mooresville, NC, USA

Hybrid

Senior level

Consumer Web • eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Software • Analytics • App development

Curiosity wanted. Innovation required.

The Role

Leads field execution of asset renewal and building-improvement projects across occupied big-box retail locations. Converts assessments into scopes, manages bids, contractors, schedules, budgets, site coordination, inspections, commissioning, and closeout while minimizing store disruption and maintaining audit-ready project records and portfolio reporting.

Summary Generated by Built In

Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
The Construction Manager, Retail Facilities leads the field execution of a portfolio of asset renewal and building improvement work across occupied big-box retail locations. The role translates identified facility needs into executable project plans and guides projects such as interior and exterior painting, HVAC replacements, parking lot repaving, flooring repairs, roofing, lighting, and building-envelope work from initial assessment through turnover. This individual contributor serves as the central project contact for store leaders, technical partners, and third-party service providers. The role applies construction expertise, sound judgment, and disciplined project controls to protect building assets, maintain Lowe's physical brand, and support safe, uninterrupted store operations.
What You Will Do

Converts facility condition data, field observations, and business priorities into clearly defined project objectives, work packages, milestone plans, and site execution requirements.
Performs site assessments and validates existing conditions to identify constructability concerns, access limitations, utility impacts, operational dependencies, and project risks before work begins.
Prepares detailed scopes of work and technical requirements for building systems and finishes, including HVAC, paving, flooring, painting, roofing, lighting, exterior envelope, and related asset-renewal work.
Reviews contractor proposals, bid submissions, estimates, exclusions, assumptions, alternates, and schedules for completeness, scope alignment, feasibility, and cost reasonableness.
Develops side-by-side bid analyses, identifies material differences among proposals, and provides recommendations to sourcing partners, budget owners, and authorized approvers without independently approving awards or expenditures.
Leads preconstruction coordination with Sourcing, Procurement, Real Estate Property Management, design professionals, Store Operations, contractors, and service providers after required business approvals are obtained.
Establishes baseline project schedules, tracks critical milestones and recovery actions, and challenges contractors to address emerging delays before they affect store commitments.
Provides project-level forecasting, commitment, invoice, and variance tracking for assigned work within a broader capital and expense program.
Identifies potential cost exposure, forecast changes, and funding concerns and escalates decisions that exceed the role's established authority to budget owners and authorized approvers.
Evaluates requests for information, substitutions, unforeseen field conditions, and proposed changes; documents the cost, schedule, technical, and operational impacts and routes items requiring approval to the appropriate decision-maker.
Provides field oversight through site visits, progress meetings, photo documentation, and verification of completed work against the authorized scope, applicable standards, construction documents, and contract requirements.
Coordinates shutdowns, phasing, temporary conditions, inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities with store leadership to limit disruption to customers, associates, merchandise, and daily operations.
Tracks contractor responsiveness, workmanship, schedule performance, closeout quality, and warranty obligations and communicates recurring performance concerns to vendor-management and sourcing partners.
Maintains a complete and audit-ready project record, including estimates, proposals, meeting notes, decisions, site reports, schedules, financial tracking, change documentation, punch lists, warranties, and final acceptance materials.
Produces concise portfolio reporting that explains overall project health, upcoming milestones, forecast changes, contractor performance, open decisions, and risks requiring leadership attention.
Conducts post-project reviews and recommends updates to scopes, specifications, sequencing practices, asset standards, and vendor expectations to improve consistency, service life, and total project value.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Facilities Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
8+ years of experience delivering construction, capital improvement, asset-renewal, or major repair projects for multi-site retail, commercial, or similarly complex occupied facilities.
5+ years of experience coordinating multiple concurrent projects involving mechanical systems, exterior or site work, and interior building finishes.
Experience developing scopes of work and reviewing contractor proposals, estimates, bid qualifications, exclusions, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Experience tracking project forecasts, commitments, invoices, variances, and change activity without relying on final financial or contract approval authority.
Experience administering construction documentation from planning and preconstruction through field execution, turnover, warranty, and final closeout.
Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, building systems, applicable codes, site safety practices, and contractor means and methods.
Demonstrated ability to influence contractors, consultants, store leaders, and cross-functional partners; make fact-based recommendations; and appropriately escalate decisions.
Ability to deliver results independently in a matrixed environment without formal people-management authority.
Ability to travel to project sites based on business and project needs.

Preferred Skills/Education

Experience supporting big-box retail stores or other high-volume, customer-facing facilities that remain operational during construction.
Experience delivering HVAC replacement, parking lot repair or repaving, flooring, painting, roofing, lighting, or building-envelope programs.
Experience coordinating phased or overnight construction work within active retail locations.
Experience using project-management, construction-documentation, facilities-management, sourcing, or financial-tracking systems.
Experience evaluating contractor performance and supporting enterprise vendor-management or sourcing programs.
Project Management Professional, Certified Construction Manager, Facilities Management Professional, or comparable professional credential.

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Facilities Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years delivering construction, capital improvement, asset-renewal, or major repair projects for multi-site retail, commercial, or similarly complex occupied facilities
5+ years coordinating multiple concurrent projects involving mechanical systems, exterior or site work, and interior building finishes
Experience developing scopes of work and reviewing contractor proposals, estimates, bid qualifications, exclusions, and schedules
Experience tracking project forecasts, commitments, invoices, variances, and change activity
Experience administering construction documentation from planning and preconstruction through field execution, turnover, warranty, and final closeout
Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, building systems, applicable codes, site safety practices, and contractor means and methods
Demonstrated ability to influence contractors, consultants, store leaders, and cross-functional partners and appropriately escalate decisions
Ability to deliver results independently in a matrixed environment without formal people-management authority
Ability to travel to project sites based on business and project needs
Experience supporting big-box retail stores or other high-volume, customer-facing facilities that remain operational during construction
Experience delivering HVAC replacement, parking lot repair or repaving, flooring, painting, roofing, lighting, or building-envelope programs
Experience coordinating phased or overnight construction work within active retail locations
Experience using project-management, construction-documentation, facilities-management, sourcing, or financial-tracking systems
Experience evaluating contractor performance and supporting enterprise vendor-management or sourcing programs
Project Management Professional, Certified Construction Manager, Facilities Management Professional, or comparable professional credential

What the Team is Saying

Lowe’s Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match up to 4.25% when contributing 6% and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount are emphasized as core strengths. These features provide meaningful avenues for long‑term savings and employee ownership.
Parental & Family Support — Eligible full‑time associates can access up to 10 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid parental leave, with adoption assistance and fertility coverage also highlighted. This depth of family support is notable for a big‑box retailer.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Tuition‑free degree and certificate programs, Track to the Trades with upfront funding, and mental‑health/EAP resources broaden total rewards beyond pay. A 10% merchandise discount and a company‑matched relief fund add everyday value and hardship support.

Learn more about Lowe’s's Compensation & Benefits →

Lowe’s Insights

What's It Like to Work at Lowe’s? Lowe’s Culture & Values Lowe’s Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Lowe’s? Lowe’s Leadership & Management Lowe’s Company Growth, Stability & Outlook

View all jobs at Lowe’s

View Lowe’s Profile

Report Job

Am I A Good Fit?

beta

Get Personalized Job Insights.

Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company

HQ: Mooresville, NC

300,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1921

What We Do

It’s curious to think of innovation and stability co-existing. But we pair a 100-year track record of success with a hunger to do things differently. Everyone is in the work — tackling complex problems where your impact can build back or build up the communities we serve. We fill our halls with curious minds from all walks of life. Our differences make us stronger, which is why our leaders build cultures of recognition and inclusion. You are heard, and your curiosities are celebrated and championed here.

Why Work With Us

We have built a space where the curious can move freely. Up in title, up in skills, to the side with teams, or back to try something completely new. We help you find your path — because when you win, we all win.