Elijah Grindstaff

About Elijah Grindstaff

Executive Level Professional with over 15 years of accomplishments in Corporate Real Estate, Operations, and Construction Project Management. Diverse background directing multi-million dollar projects in the US and globally across multi-faceted industries. Success in creating brand-defining spaces, optimizing processes, and designing and implementing operational programs. Expert in navigating and mediating complexities between stakeholders to implement strategies toward project objectives. Passion for empowering team member development by sharing long-tern vision that inspires purpose, value, and positive impact.

Experience

1. Director, Existing Store Capital Projects

   Ross Stores, Inc.

   Jan 2024 — Present · Dublin, CA, US

   Lead Capital Projects across a 2200+ store portfolio, including remodels, capacity add’s, major store refresh programs, special projects, and other strategic initiatives. Oversee a blended team of full time staff and external contractors, driving high-impact projects that require aggressive timelines and cost control objectives. Champion process improvement, performance optimization, and project execution that directly contributes to store productivity and revenue growth. Key Projects & Accomplishments: • Directing the executing a $120M store interior refresh and sign rollout across the entire Ross stores being executed in 2.5 years. • Built and scaled a 27-person team to ensure successful accelerated capital deployment and increased project volume.• Oversee and facilitate Ross’s 300+ person quarterly Store Operations Pyramid meeting.

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Management

  2001 — 2006

• University of Washington

  Department of Architecture Minor, Architectural Studies

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Aircraft
• Airlines
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Flights
• Commercial Aviation
• Customer Service
• Aviation
• Airports
• Management