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Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
Job Details:General Summary:
Key management position requiring strong leadership skills to oversee the construction, project management, exterior signage, store design, scheduling and store merchandising opening activities for Dollar General's extensive store growth and development program.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Exemplary leadership and representation of Dollar General's mission and values “Serving Others” in relationships both inside and outside of the company
- Successful execution and delivery of the Dollar General growth and development programs to include: BTS and Shopping Center store openings and remodels
- Partner with senior management to establish and support strategic growth goals and remodel opportunities for the 5-year plan
- Maintain company standards relative to construction contract negotiation, permitting and legal requirements, cost controls and capital management
- Approve all scopes of work, prototype plan and signage exhibit documentation for new, relocation and remodel sites, as required, for Real Estate Committee approval and lease execution
- Provide overall direction and leadership for the construction and store opening teams relative to the new and relocation store delivery process
- Partner with Operations, Transportation, Space Planning, Market Planning, Real Estate, Legal, Lease Administration to ensure the store opening goals are achieved within budgeted cost and scheduled delivery dates per the annual plan
- Achieve current year new store opening sales weeks and timely completion of remodels and relocations and maintain administrative and capital budgets
- Provide overall direction in the development of Dollar General prototypical building plans and specifications, exterior signage and site criteria
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong retail construction and engineering industry reputation and a track record of building relationships with developers and contractors
- Ability to evaluate construction trends and develop a clear and concise strategy to optimize project management, on time deliveries and cost controls.
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues related to construction project management and development and build to suit development and retail leases
- Excellent interpersonal skills, articulate communicator, able to provide clear and concise direction to a team to ensure delivery of goals and objectives
- Strong analytical skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reporting data
- Extensive knowledge of the retail real estate development, construction and store opening processes with the ability to improve efficiencies and costs
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills, team building and coaching
- Solution and results-oriented leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives in a participative management style
Work Experience and/or Education:
A minimum of 10 years commercial construction or engineering experience with at least five (7) years retail real estate experience in a leadership role
Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering
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