At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.
About the Position
The Director of Construction Projects is responsible for the planning, budgeting and implementation and completion of all construction activities, to include design, development, and renovation improvements in Kenco facilities. In this capacity, the Director interfaces with customers, inspectors, compliance officers, vendors, engineers, and contractors as well as communicates the status of each project and workflow to internal stakeholders on a regular basis. This position also acts as a member of the leadership team, providing input on strategic organizational direction. Under the direction of the senior leadership of Corporate Real Estate, the Construction Project Manager supports the development and construction for all Kenco companies and subsidiaries.
Functions
- In partnership with CRE leadership, manage the design, development, and construction of tenant improvements in Kenco distribution facilities.
- Manage the coordination of design, development, and construction activities to include, but not limited to, architect, contractor and consultant solicitation, selection and contracting, design and construction document review, and construction management and administration.
- Prepare, consultant, design, and construction contracts; assure the obligations of such contracts are satisfied.
- Cross functional collaboration with internal departments and customers to develop tenant improvement scope, schedules, pricing, etc.
- Develop and manage project scope and budget; complete projects in accordance with company approved budgets and schedules.
- Implement, manage, and confirm Kenco’s obligations as detailed in lease and work letter agreements for leased facilities.
- Manage the successful completion and close-out of construction projects to assure occupancy and operational status by required dates.
- Manage consultant and contractor payment applications, including review of invoices for conformance with contract documents.
- Work closely with end-user groups (both internal and external customers) to ensure alignment of expectations throughout the project and satisfaction upon move-in.
- Administer the collection of acceptable certificates of insurance, lien waivers and other required project documents, process consultant and contractor payments, monitor tenant improvement allowance budgets, and maintain project files.
- Prepare and distribute appropriate reporting (e.g. Project Status, Performance, Pipeline, etc).
- Manage internal and external risk at all levels of the project.
- Interact with outside parties including but not limited to building authorities, design engineers, contractors, architects, etc.
- Support Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) leadership in strategic planning and portfolio management activities.
- Other applicable duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in engineering, construction management, or related discipline; or experience equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management required.
- 5-7 years of base building construction field experience in monitoring and inspecting a wide range of construction disciplines including demolition, sitework, foundations, metal framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and interior and exterior finishes required.
- 5-7 years of experience in the review of building plans, specifications, and estimates of materials and costs required.
- Familiar with Auto Cad or equivalent required
- Familiar collaborating and building consensus with diverse teams of subject matter experts.
- Ability to manage several large ongoing projects with accelerated schedules.
- Proficient in the use of project management and scheduling software (e.g. Microsoft Project).
- Familiar with design and construction of distribution facilities in particular preferred.
- Excellent listening skills and be able to communicate effectively.
- Organizational agility, knows how to get things done through formal channels and informal networks.
- Action oriented and takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities and follows through to successful completion.
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexibility to work during the week/weeknights and/or weekends as needed.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated.
Competencies
- Collaborative Leadership - Knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network while instilling a sense of purpose in others; sees connection to larger purposes
- Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible
- Customer Relationship Building - Having an intimate knowledge of the customer's changing needs and the ability to produce rapid results in all areas
- Financial Acumen - Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound, responsible, and are strategically aligned
- Leading Change - Ability to develop and implement an organizational strategy and to incorporate it into the organization’s long-term goals. Foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity, and persistence, even under adversity.
- Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy
- Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization
Travel Requirements
- This position is expected to travel approximately 50% - 75%.
- You will be required to have a valid passport to travel to Canada or Mexico.
Disclosures
- For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
- The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.
Benefits offered:
- Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
- Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life and Supplemental Life
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
- Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days
Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/