Senior Pre-Design Project Manager

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Minneapolis, MN
Senior level
eCommerce • Healthtech • Pet • Retail • Pharmaceutical
At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere.
The Role
The Senior Pre-Design Project Manager will lead multi-functional projects, manage relationships with Landlords and Developers, handle pre-construction project budgets, ensure compliance with building codes, and coordinate Tenant's requirements while overseeing site investigations to support design and construction activities. This role also requires strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively across various teams.
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About the job
We are seeking a Pre-Design Project Manager that can work multi-functionally with Landlords, Real Estate, Design, and Construction! Are you ready to work a part of an engaging, fun, and communicative team? As a member of the team, you will lead projects and programs during pre-design phases!
Responsibilities

  • Run projects while influencing, negotiating, and connecting with business partners.
  • Assist in writing and maintaining construction, landlord, and tenant work letters.
  • Perform on site investigations to resolve site suitability for its intended use.
  • Fill out and maintain site investigation forms and relay the information to other Team Members.
  • Create Tennant Improvement (TI) make-ready scope of work budgets and highlight risks to support site selection and design + construction decision making.
  • Mange projects efficiently through the pre-design phase to ensure a timely and detailed hand off to the Design, third party architect of record, and Construction Teams.
  • Create and maintain effective hand-off documentation for business partners.
  • Advise pre-construction project budgets.
  • Act as the single point of contact to Landlords and Developers to agree upon Work Letter and coordinate due diligence.
  • Analyze and approve Landlord's shell drawing against completed leases.
  • Coordinate Tenant's requirements with Landlords including utility requirements.
  • Review and confirm Landlord's site plans and building elevations against implemented leases and internal design criteria.
  • Research and communicate information provided in Landlord's Tenant Handbook and/or required building criteria to the Design and Construction Teams.
  • Evaluate site feasibility including truck routing plans.
  • Establish relationships along with an understanding of municipalities and permit processes.
  • Lead meetings, produce minutes, and strive for a cohesive team environment.
  • Travel- up to 50% travel required


Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in the construction management or architecture of commercial buildings, demonstrating dynamic responsibility and growth within the construction/architecture industry
  • BA/BS degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
  • General knowledge of Building Code
  • Experience developing and handling budgets
  • Proficient with inspecting construction drawings and specifications.
  • Proficient with reading and interpreting commercial lease exhibits.
  • Ability to work within an ambiguous environment and lead change
  • Have strong project management experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to meet timelines and prioritize efficiently
  • Validated experience demonstrating sophisticated problems clearly to both internal and external customers and approvers.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD/REVIT, Bluebeam Revu, Smartsheet, and Asana
  • Ability to lead negotiations, and run high level meetings and discussions
  • Ability to analyze data make data driven decisions
  • Strong prioritization skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in reaching agreements for commercial contracts (master agreements / work letters)
  • Familiarity with business process documentation and improvement
  • Self-motivated, able to work both independently and within a team.
  • Experience with Smartsheet, Asana, Procore and similar real estate, project and portfolio management tools


Location and Travel:

  • This role is located in Bellevue, WA or Plantation, FL, Boston, MA or Minneapolis, MN with required in-office attendance at 3+ days per week.
  • Travel for the position will be up to 50% depending on project needs with average travel around 50% of the time. Depending on the project this is a flexible requirement.


Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
If you have a question regarding your application, please contact [email protected].
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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
20,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.

We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.

At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.

Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.

We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.

We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.

Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.

Why Work With Us

We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.

With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.

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