Sr Construction Manager

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to successfully deliver assigned engineering and construction projects within the Program Director's portfolio. This includes responsibility for project planning, bid documentation, contractor selection, budgeting, scheduling, contract management and consultant/vendor management to meet delivery requirements on multiple construction projects. The role will provide day-to-day oversight and direction as the owner's representative necessary to ensure project success.

What You Will Do

• Manages multiple construction and development projects within the Program Director's portfolio for new and existing retail and industrial or corporate facilities
• Works with key stakeholders and other functional business units to deliver on a diverse portfolio of project types with an ability to conduct project meetings and presentations
• Assists with project planning and chartering, including responsibility for preliminary budget and schedule information necessary to obtain project approvals
• Responsible for leveraging internal KPI's and project specific information to establish a data supported budget and schedule
• Responsible to secure project entitlements, permits and other required approvals with a knowledge of regulatory and code requirements for construction management
• Provide owner representation at public hearings, neighborhood meetings, etc. necessary to gain alignment on project approvals
• Prepares documentation that all contractual contingencies and due diligence items have been satisfied and that the property can be developed and operated as approved by Lowe's senior management
• Contracts and manages external consultants throughout due diligence, design and construction for a variety of project types with technical experience in site and building design and ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Administers construction contract and responsible for the accuracy of project budget and schedule, including purchase orders, pay applications, change orders, owner furnished items and project closeout
• Maintain system of record with project documentation, schedule, and budget with accurate information
• Conducts meetings with Real Estate, AHJ, and Consultants to determine project requirements and execution strategy with project team.
• Supports Construction Manager with administration of the construction contract and management of the approved project budget and schedule, including purchase orders, pay applications, change orders, owner furnished items and project closeout
• Provides project updates and reporting for pre-construction activities, with the ability to identify risks to a project and proactively resolve them
• Responsible for upfront project plan and execution against the plan for schedule and budget
• Makes decisions independently and collaboratively to solve problems and technical issues as they arise
• Adheres to Lowe's guidelines and processes for all pre-construction activities necessary to obtain approvals to commence with construction
• Communicates highly technical problems clearly and concisely for others to understand and interpret
• Recognizes and acts on opportunities for continuous improvement in support of guidance provided by Real Estate Engineering & Construction (REEC) Leadership and participates in both the development and implementation
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on key metrics (i.e. financials, schedule, issues mgmt., etc.) and communicating findings to Construction Program Director
• Participates in review of construction practices to look for innovative materials or means and methods to lower project costs
• Effectively participate in a variety of negotiations within the real estate and construction phases of a project

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree Construction Management, Architectural Management, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 11-15 Years Experience in Construction Management, Design Engineering Management, or Architectural Management
• Experience managing due diligence and permitting or construction administration for multiple buildings and/or site development projects
• 11 - 15 Years Experience working in cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills/Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architectural Management, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 8-10 Years Experience in Construction Management, Design Engineering Management, or Architectural Management
• Advanced Construction, Engineering, or related field
• 5-7 Years Experience in Big Box Retail Construction, CAD Software, Real Estate Development
• Professional Engineering or Architecture

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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.

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Pay Range: $98,200.00 - $164,000.00 annually

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit our benefits page.

Lowe's hourly remote associates cannot reside in Alaska, California or Hawaii. Lowe's salaried remote associates cannot reside in Alaska or Hawaii.

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Lowe's believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, assets, information and products; partnering, supervising, and regularly working with other Lowe's employees; and adhering to and monitoring compliance and safety guidelines.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range: $98,200.00 - $164,000.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Client-provided location(s): Huntersville, NC

Job ID: Lowes-JR-02291966

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-22T18:33:50