Job Information
Pilot Company Sr Project Manager, Construction Development in Knoxville, Tennessee
Company Description
Pilot 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 Description
The 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 new construction, facility remodel, major maintenance, dealer
conversion, and catastrophic damage projects up to point of
construction start with a low level of supervision.
Interface with governing agencies to assess, apply for, and obtain all
necessary entitlements and permits for assigned projects.
Arrange and assess civil design, geotechnical, and environmental
investigations and provide cost effective direction to consultants based
on assessment findings.
Layout new property and collaborate with Design team to complete
civil, fuel, and architectural packages.
Review design details with consultant team, Operations, and Executive
management team.
Establish and monitor project budgets.
Support construction team in contractor bid process and/or bid projects
to appropriate contractors.
Coordinate equipment purchases including quote solicitation, obtaining
purchase orders, and scheduling deliveries.
Present projects to government agencies and residents when
appropriate; field and respond to arguments against company
development initiatives.
Participate in property negotiations when appropriate.
Coordinate utility connections for new sites with appropriate providers.
Value of new construction projects is up to $25 million. Value of
remodel projects managed is greater than $4 million.
Take the lead on property related legal matters such as right of way
takings and easements.
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure
guests 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.
Qualifications
Associate degree in related construction field required
Minimum five years’ experience in development and project
management related field including large format retail required
Ability to prioritize project specific tasks while instilling a sense of
urgency with the external and internal team participants
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects successfully
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective problem solving and situation analysis skills
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to respond to governing agency decisions and propose
resolutions that meet government requirements and company
expectations
Ability to publicly present company projects before government
agencies and local residents
Travel required up to 10%
General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
Additional Information
Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Weekly pay
401K match
Tuition Assistance
Adoption Assistance
PTO
Fuel Discount