Principal Project Manager, Construction Development

Company DescriptionPilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionThe purpose of this job is to oversee the direction, coordination, and completion of facility development and remodel projects from inception to construction completion while adhering to critical plan submittal deadlines.

Manage complex new construction, facility remodel, majormaintenance, dealer conversion, and catastrophic damage projects upto point of construction start with no supervision.

Interface with governing agencies to assess entitlement, permitting, andzoning requirements.

Arrange and assess civil design, geotechnical, and environmentalinvestigations and provide cost effective direction to consultants basedon assessment findings.

Layout new property and collaborate with Design team to completecivil, fuel, and architectural packages.

Review design details with consultant team, Operations, and Executivemanagement teamEstablish and monitor project budgets.

Support construction team in contractor bid process and/or bid projectsto appropriate contractors.

Coordinate equipment purchases including quote solicitation, obtainingpurchase orders, and scheduling deliveries.

Present projects to government agencies and residents whenappropriate; field and respond to arguments against companydevelopment initiatives.

Participate in property negotiations when appropriate.

Coordinate utility connections for new sites with appropriate providers.

No limit of value of projects managed.

Take the lead on property related legal matters such as right of waytakings and easements.

Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensureguests and team members are supported at the highest level.

Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies,and procedures.

Complete other duties as assigned.

QualificationsAssociate degree in related construction field requiredMinimum five years' experience in development and projectmanagement related field including large format retail requiredIntermediate Microsoft Office skillsAbility to prioritize project specific tasks while instilling a sense ofurgency with the external and internal team participantsAbility to multitask and manage multiple projects successfullyStrong written and verbal communication and presentation skillsStrong attention to detailEffective problem solving and situation analysis skillsStrong organizational and follow-up skillsAbility to respond to governing agency decisions and proposeresolutions that meet government requirements and companyexpectationsAbility to publicly present company projects before governmentagencies and local residentsTravel required up to 10%General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of timeThis position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorshipAdditional InformationNation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/VisionFlexible Spending AccountsWeekly pay401K matchTuition AssistanceAdoption AssistancePTOFuel Discount