We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage cross-functional strategic and construction projects within the retail sector. This role will be responsible for overseeing all phases of project execution, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. The position will support operations across Fredericksburg, VA, and Charlottesville, VA.

• Develop project plans for all construction, remodels projects in assigned geographical area.
• Budget, manage and communicate all projects to stakeholders
• Bring all project in on time and within budget.
• Lead cross departmental project teams and managing all activities in a project life-cycle (initiation planning, executing/controlling, and closing) for project s that are across multiple departments or associated with process improvement.
• Develop and revise project plans include timelines, issues, resources and dependencies in collaborate ion with project sponsors and cross departmental
• Actively manage the mitigation of issues and
• Develop communication plans and communicate appropriate level of information (status, issues, risks, decisions ) to project sponsors and senior staff.
• Facilitate decision making with project team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization related to project performance, including, but not limited to schedule, scope, budget , and resources .
• Train, Coach, Mentor, Develop:
  • Develop project management curriculum to create a competency at GPM Investments.
  • Deliver education to associates
  • Coach and mentor associates on their projects and in their departments.
  • Act as a liaison within and between departments on project management and best practices.

• Retail construction experience
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Be familiar with construction methods and be knowledgeable of architectural, engineering, site development and design principals.
• Training and  facilitation background
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Works well in cross functional teams.
• Strong coaching skills  to  provide training  and development
• Lean or Six  Sigma  knowledge, preferred
• Demonstrated desire and ability to motivate others and achieve results
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to all levels within the company Executive level presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change and effectively communicate change
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Results oriented approach; ability to execute project plans
• Knowledge of  convenience  store  industry preferred
• 5+ years retail construction project management experience.
• PMP Certification