Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Position SummaryThis position is responsible for managing the construction process of new stores and special projects from inception to operations turnover. Also responsible for technical construction negotiations with developers, landlords, outside architects, and engineering consultants.
This is role is remote from any location.
ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the negotiation of construction activities to establish the terms, milestone schedules, criteria, etc. incorporated as exhibits to various types of Agreements and projects.
Establish project schedule and adapt activities, when necessary, to meet construction related delivery dates
Identify and qualify potential contractors for project use
Manage the GC competitive bidding process through contract execution
Monitoring and enforcement of criteria compliance and quality control during all phases of construction
Manage the flow of information related to construction activities between BSRO internal departments and external contractors, architects, engineers, developers, landlords, and AHJs
Ensure the timely and accurate review of documents throughout the budgeting, entitlement, jurisdictional approval, and construction process.
Review and understand the scope and budgetary impact of outside contractor, architect and engineer activities related to code investigation, completion of plans, specifications, bidding and permitting.
When applicable, act as the BSRO representative to building department and code officials
Organize and conduct construction meetings and activities (i.e. project kickoff, pre-bid, pre-construction, site visits, etc.).
Coordinate the turnover of new store projects to the Store Opening and Operations teams, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to store opening.
Support the Facilities team as needed with first year warranty or latent defect claims and repairs.
Responsible for financial and document closeout of completed projects while ensuring audit compliance throughout the project.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by Real Estate leadership
BS, BA required in engineering, architecture, or construction management
7+ years experience in multi site construction management
Experience in greenfield development, design, and/or planning preferred
General knowledge of all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical) and ADA requirements.
Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
An innovate, team-centric collaborator who understands there is more than one way to solve a problem.
General systems knowledge (CAD, Excel, Word)
Ability to travel 50-75% #LI-AP3
Ability to climb a ladder, lift up to 30lbs, and stand for several hours at a time.
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