[Hiring] Senior Manager of Construction @Design and Development

Role Description

Do you have high standards for executing projects? Are you an organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously? Do you excel at collaborating with cross-functional partners? If this is you, we want you to join our team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for coordinating with multiple cross-functional partners during pre-lease and design phases, to ensure site feasibility and compliance with CAVA standards.
• Perform preliminary site visits as needed.
• Responsible for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing daily project management activities during construction and close-out phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants and CAVA Products production facilities.
• Assist Real Estate and Design teams in the evaluation of prospective locations and provide feedback on draft Letter of Intent and/or Landlord Work Letter.
• Work with key internal stakeholders and manage the preparation of schedules for review/approval by corporate leadership.
• Prepare budgets for projects and manage progressive budgets during project execution.
• Partner with RE and Design team members to validate scope and input data into cost projections and pro-formas.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and third-party consultants to ensure thorough due diligence is performed for projects.
• Advise design team/consultants/vendors during design development phase, on matters related to constructability, means and methods, and cost.
• Review design documents and specifications, provide feedback relative to constructability, budget, and schedule impacts.
• Manage GC Bid process, from issuing Request for Quotes, through Validating/Negotiating Bids, obtain required department leadership approvals for final Contract Award.
• Assist Design team in obtaining Landlord approvals of CAVA’s design, as required.
• Partner with Design, Architects of Record, and Expediters to ensure building and other permits required for CAVA’s build out are obtained.
• Coordinate the transfer of existing utility accounts, and/or if required, installation of new utility services.
• Manage day-to-day site issues as they occur during construction phase.
• Moderate regular progress meetings and perform routine site visits to ensure CAVA project goals are achieved (standard branding, quality, schedule, cost, etc), provide high-level status updates to Department and Company leadership.
• Coordinate with Marketing/Operations on any pre-opening efforts, as required.
• Ensure openings are successfully executed with minimal outstanding items and oversee high-quality Turnovers to Operations Team.
• Ensure all OSI items are priced and procured accordingly for individual restaurant projects, manage Vendors for project-specific needs.
• Coordinate with Operations team in scheduling delivery of loose equipment and/or goods required to commence staff training and open for operations.
• Support Operations/Facilities teams post-occupancy on significant repairs and/or renovations and ensure all construction warranty items are addressed and closed out in a timely manner.
• Review, negotiate and administer contractor and vendor contracts for projects.
• Maintain detailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.
• Perform project close-out administration, including but not limited to ensuring Entitlements for individual projects are obtained and all permits are fully closed-out, obtain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings, with appropriate documentation in CAVA files and/or on site as applicable.
• Work with Department Lead and Finance for Capital Planning at a regular cadence.
• Partner with Accounting to reconcile invoices at a regular cadence.
• Evaluate cross-functional and vendor deliverables and collaborate with teams to develop improved process, planning/tracking documents and communication protocols.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, evaluating successes and opportunities of each project.
• Ensure construction industry best practices are being applied for all projects.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new team members.
• Strengthen existing contractor/vendor partnerships by providing ongoing performance feedback and identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Cultivate new contractor/vendor partnerships and assist in their onboarding/training.

Qualifications

• Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred).
• Project Management Certification (PMP) Preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of post-collegiate experience in a relevant construction field.
• Minimum 5 years in a project management role overseeing retail roll-out construction projects, with at least 3 years in the restaurant/foodservice industry.
• Ability to read/interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Experience in managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage general contractors, specialty vendors, and other professionals providing services for construction projects.
• Knowledge of all project documents, including but not limited to construction documents, specifications, GC contracts, purchase orders, standard daily correspondence forms, submittals, RFI’s.
• Understanding of basic Lease terms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and Excel.
• Experience using cloud-based Project Management Platforms (such as Procore, Tririga, Lucernex).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/REVIT, Bluebeam a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details.
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives.
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution.
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions.
• Free CAVA food.
• Casual work environment.
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand.