Construction Manager

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives.  We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.   

• Deliver up to medium projects on their own or be part of large & complex construction projects throughout the complete construction lifecycle and ensured delivery on time, budget to quality. This involves managing all necessary external parties. 
• Liaise with business colleagues including business development, solutions design teams, operations, and finance teams to ensure solution aligns with business requirements. 
• Lead Construction activities 
• Provide expert Construction knowledge and implement global processes in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies.  
• Manage standardized project delivery process and a standard construction costing process 
• Manage standard process for tender evaluation, due diligence and change order requests, provide advice to BU project managers 
• Monitor quality criteria, project status, cost, issue resolution and risk mitigation of projects of regional importance 
• Engage external sources and identify construction trend and headwinds 

• Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers 
• May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches 
• Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DHL managers
• Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• More than 2 years experience in Construction projects

This position shall be responsible for management and oversight of DPDHL construction projects including renovations/improvements to existing and acquired facilities with emphasis on tenant improvement projects associated with warehouse/distribution facilities and/or PUDs/Ground Hubs. This position shall function as the primary liaison between Operations and Real Estate and will be responsible for translating operational needs into construction requirements. This individual will partner with Operations resources and engage directly with Business colleagues to define requirements and manage customer expectations.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, required

• Warehouse/Industrial Construction/Facility Management Experience

• 5 – 10 years of experience

• Must be able to travel 30-40%

• Strong Technical/Engineering/Operations Background

• Financial Background preferred

• Project Management Experience/Training

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.