Corporate Project Manager Fixtures & Equipment

Responsibilities

H-E-B Facility Alliance Partners are leading-edge innovators in facility design, construction, and maintenance. They work hard to make sure facilities and equipment are designed, procured, maintained, and improved to maximize resources and create tailored shopping experiences for our Customers.

As an F&E Project Manager I, you'll manage fixture and equipment (F&E) acquisition and logistics on medium-size capital and reinvestment projects in support of H-E-B Retail Store Operations.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to collaborate cross-functionally?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... skills and follow-through mindset to serve as the - last touch - on each project's item / service deliverable?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive / adaptability to manage concurrent deadline driven projects?

We are looking for:
- a related bachelor's degree; 3+ years of related experience

What is the work?
Project Management:
- Generates RFQs and purchase orders for all equipment / supplies supporting Store expansions, remodels, and potentially new Store construction; assists with medium complex projects and an average number of projects at any one time
- Coordinates / directs departmental and brand-related projects in conjunction with regularly assigned projects
- Provides feedback to Category Managers related to supplier performance and alignment with direction of the business
- Works with Merchants, Design & Construction, and Category Managers from project conception; identifies needed new / missing items; reviews architectural plans for Store projects; uses technology to develop a complete bill of materials for all capital equipment and expense / supply items on each assigned project
- Coordinates material orders, inventory levels, expedite / prioritize, release of materials, tracking of orders through F&E Warehouses; coordinates shipping, related issues through H-E-B Transportation
- Finalizes item information on technical categories through submittal process; works with Design & Construction, Engineering, third-party consultants, and OEM vendors
- Manages projects with Construction and general contractors; coordinates on hand inventories in warehouse and direct to site shipments; maintains service levels across multiple facilities and suppliers
- Manages all aspects of equipment and supply deliveries
- Develops initial fixtures & equipment budget through plan review with Design; manages budget through all construction phases; report detailed cost analyses by department to Construction team
- Collaborates with Design & Construction, Category Managers, Engineering, and vendors to implement change requests at lowest cost to H-E-B within established deadlines

What is your background?
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction, architecture, or comparable experience
- 3+ years of experience
- 1+ years of experience in accounting, procurement, retail distribution, and / or inventory management
- Experience in negotiating and expediting

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an F&E Project Manager at H-E-B?
- Knowledge of supply chain management
- Understanding of competitor / supplier strategies; cost and logistical components of construction, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution; construction project phases
- Strong computer skills
- Strong organization, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
- Long-term planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to work on cross-functional teams

Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Maintain physical mobility to negotiate all work areas during all phases of a project
- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods
- Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more

12-2020