Apply for the Assistant Construction Manager, Facilities -Atlanta job opening.Assistant Construction Manager, Facilities -Atlanta

Location: Atlanta, GA
Job ID: 34443BR
Department: Facilities
Working Hours: 45 Hours Weekly
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2025

$100 - 150k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Are you interested in joining the largest employee-owned company in the United States? Do you have knowledge of commercial construction plans and specifications? We are seeking an Assistant Retail Construction Manager to join our Facilities team!

As an Assistant Construction Manager, you’ll bring your expertise in planning, time management, and problem solving to oversee a variety of retail construction projects. Success in this role requires adaptability, independence, and a sharp eye for detail, along with strong communication and negotiation skills to collaborate effectively with contractors, vendors, and internal teams. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment and thrive on building strong partnerships, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee retail construction projects from planning through completion, including remodels, liquor stores, and special initiatives. This involves conducting site visits to monitor progress, ensuring compliance with Publix standards, and resolving design issues in collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Assist the Retail Construction Manager in overseeing large-scale and prototypical new store and shopping center developments by monitoring construction quality and schedules, and ensuring timely communication of project status to stakeholders
• Oversee contractor proposals, contracts, change orders, project schedules, and payment approvals to ensure retail construction projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related course of study or equivalent level of documented construction experience or equivalent experience (if applicable)
• Three years’ experience in construction management as a project manager, superintendent, or retail development manager
• Knowledge of:
  • Construction project management
  • OSHA regulations
  • Municipal permitting process
  • Various construction methods and materials related to commercial construction
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Excel
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require
• Availability to be on call 24/7 as business needs require
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally as business needs require
• A valid driver’s license

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or equivalent level of documented construction experience
• 5 years’ experience in construction management as a project manager, superintendent, or retail development manager
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• State Certified Contractors License, Registered Professional Engineer, or equivalent
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Experience with Landmark
• Knowledge of construction laws and lien laws

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Candidates needs to reside within 60 miles of Suwanee, GA.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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