Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Construction provides oversight and guidance across multiple new store builds and major construction initiatives. This position plays a key role in program coordination, long-term planning, and supporting field construction teams with tools, standards, and decision-making frameworks. This role collaborates closely with the VP of Construction to help execute growth plans, improve cross-functional alignment, and ensure quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of construction across the organization.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Construction in managing department strategy, resource planning, and overall execution across construction projects.
• Coordinate preconstruction phases of construction including design, permit, bid and construction.
• Provide construction expertise and support to Real Estate for market analysis, due diligence and entitlements.
• Serve as a senior program leader coordinating timelines, budgets, and construction priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide guidance and support to Sr. Construction Managers, Construction Managers and facility improvement Project Managers, offering direction on large or complex projects when needed.
• Evaluate and help improve construction processes, reporting practices, and vendor performance across the department.
• Monitor program-wide performance indicators, identify emerging risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to executive leadership.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, and Finance to ensure alignment throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Assist in capital planning, scenario modeling, and prioritization of construction investment.
• Participate in bid evaluations, contract reviews, and policy refinement to maintain quality and cost discipline.
• Help define and uphold construction standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance across all markets.
• Stay informed on industry trends, building code, regulation and best practices to inform program improvements.
• Manage relationships with third party contractors, service providers and vendors to ensure best cost, quality, safety and compliance.
• Work with senior leaders of Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Merchandising to align store criteria with company goals and operational requirements.
• Represent the Construction team in cross-departmental or leadership-level initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field; or a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience.

Experience:

• 15+ years’ experience in construction management, with experience overseeing multiple large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, contracts, safety standards, and regulatory codes
• Experience in retail, grocery, or distribution center construction
• Knowledge of architectural design process, building code compliance and permitting.
• Direct experience with vendor and contract management.
• Experience with design, permitting, bidding, contracting and entitlements
• Experience interfacing with senior leadership and managing construction strategy at a program or portfolio level.

Ability to:

• Proactive self-starter with an owner/investor/developer attitude.
• Ability to work through complex problems and competing priorities.
• Ability to lead a collaborative process across the WinCo Foods organization with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex project information for executive decision-making
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven reporting
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

• Construction Management or Project Management Certifications (CCM, PMP, LEED AP, etc.)
• Experience with the integration, installation, and commissioning of warehouse automation technology
• Experience with design, installation and maintenance of commercial refrigeration systems

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.