Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Construction, is a key leader responsible for driving the successful execution of strategic initiatives across Walmart's Supply Chain and Health & Wellness networks. This role oversees complex, high-impact projects within Walmart's Industrial Construction Team, ensuring excellence in every phase-from project scoping, budgeting, and bidding to negotiations, operations, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Manager provides expert leadership to general contractors and third-party vendors, guiding projects from conception through completion. Leveraging advanced leadership and technical acumen, this individual ensures seamless coordination, strict compliance, and the delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions that propel Walmart's operational excellence and growth. Success in this role demands exceptional multitasking, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget-ultimately shaping the future of Walmart's supply chain infrastructure. This role will require up to 80% travel for site visits and project oversight.
What you'll do...
Lead the construction and negotiation of projects supporting the rollout of initiatives within the Supply Chain and Heath & Wellness networks.
Oversee and manage general contractors throughout all project phases, from development and execution to warranty.
Direct onsite management of general contractors and third-party vendors, ensuring effective coordination with operations and other stakeholders.
Develop and manage comprehensive construction schedules for each project, collaborating closely with all business partners.
Ensure adherence to construction budgets by advising on pre-construction estimates, tracking financial reports, resolving claims, and managing scope and contingency.
Monitor and enforce compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, establishing performance standards, resolving noncompliance, and maintaining required certifications.
Collaborate with project managers and general contractors to create and evaluate project schedules, resolve conflicts, and represent Walmart with municipalities and public officials.
Present project updates to key leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Partner with internal and external teams to coordinate project scope, schedule, and budget.
Identify and communicate program trends, providing insights and developing cross-functional solutions as needed.
Develop and refine processes to optimize procedures, reduce timelines, and enhance consistency across projects.
Lead project coordination meetings with all key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
Serve as a team leader and subject matter expert, supporting other Walmart business initiatives and consulting on project-specific needs.
Maintain and adjust project timelines, verify material procurement and delivery, and ensure construction quality aligns with design specifications and schedules.
What You'll Bring...
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time for site visits and project management.
Experience managing large-scale industrial automation projects, projects in operating facilities, and industrial remodels.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple site development projects simultaneously, including new construction and tenant improvements.
A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement for yourself and the business.
Self-starter mentality with resourcefulness and the ability to work independently.
Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome obstacles.
Entrepreneurial spirit: creativity, adaptability, and a drive to deliver best-in-class results.
Strong prioritization and coordination skills, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
Excellent analytical, reasoning, and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage stakeholders and navigate conflicting priorities.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, with 3-5 years' experience in Commercial Real Estate or Warehouse site development, building design, and construction management; OR 8-10 years' experience in site development, building design, and construction management.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field and 3 years' experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area OR 5 years' experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
406 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712-5705, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
