Chewy is seeking a Senior Construction Owner's Representative to join our growing team and play a meaningful role in delivering high-impact construction projects that support our growing footprint across fulfillment centers, corporate offices, and pharmacy spaces! In this role you will independently manage project delivery with a focus on execution, coordination, and continuous improvement.
This is a great opportunity to directly develop the physical infrastructure of one of the most dynamic e-commerce companies in the U.S., while working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment that values ownership, innovation, and operational excellence.
What You'll do:
- Own and drive end-to-end project delivery including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and closeout through communication, weighing risks, making decisions, leading and influencing.
- Coordinate with internal collaborators (engineering, real estate, operations, etc.) and external partners (developers, GCs, vendors, municipalities and landlords) to meet project goals. Represent project and technical information to diverse audiences.
- Resolve complex construction challenges involving cost, safety, quality, and timeline tradeoffs.
- Navigate through ambiguity and find opportunities to improve and establish construction methodologies, processes, and systems.
- Act as Owners Representative to manage contractors on-site performance, alignment to Chewy's safety policies and engagement with on-site Chewy employees while working in an operating environment.
- Transition projects from external partners (e.g., GCs) to internal Launch teams.
- Ensure that contracted resources deliver work per contract terms to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues. Responsible for the review and approval of pay applications for work.
- Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with other execution teams. Manage Change Order process to ensure scope and pricing is appropriate.
- Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects.
- Evaluate appropriate procurement and contracting methods for specific projects.
- RFP generation, solicitation and evaluation. Own contract negotiation and management for all third party consultants and contractors.
- Ensure GCs and Architects perform to contract requirements and enforcing critical aspects related to work, notice provisions, and understanding of cost and schedule requirements
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. CCM, PMP, or similar certification is a plus. Master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience managing construction projects (industrial, commercial, retail, or fulfillment), preferably as an Owner's Representative.
- The ability to travel up to 60% of your time.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement methods, contracts (AIA and other), permitting, and compliance. Proficiency in scheduling and Owner Specific PM tools (e.g. PMWeb, Unifier, ProjectMates, MS Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD).
- Ability to operate autonomously, manage complex problems, and influence peers and partners through expertise and clear communication.
- Proven ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Diligent with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate across multi-functional teams and external partners with integrity and clarity.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, a passion for learning, and a desire to challenge the status quo.
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The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Base Salary Range
$112,000-$179,500 USD
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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