Associate Construction Manager

About the role

The Role: 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the construction team on various project management activities during pre-construction, construction and post construction phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants.
• Periodically distribute a summary of project budgets ready to be submitted for Real Estate Committee approval.
• Track Landlord progress and host meetings as required in preparation for Cava’s ground break.
• Compile and track possession letters in partnership with the Construction Manager.
• Manage General Contractor RFQ process: includes reviewing the responsibility matrix, issuing out bid requests and ensuring numbers are ready to be reviewed by the Construction Manager.
• Manage and track General Contractor project contracts and their Certificate of Insurances.
• Cookordination with Marketing on any pre-opening graphics or any other pre-opening efforts, as required.
• Work directly with the Construction Manager to track and manage key project milestones to ensure project stays on track.
• Cookordination the transfer of existing utility accounts, and/or if required, installation of new utility services.
• Coordinate the delivery of loose furniture and equipment required to commence Ops staff training and open for operations.
• Coordinate the project close-out process with GCs, including ensuring receipt of subcontractor close out documentation, punch list completion and accurate set of as-built drawings.
• Partner with Director to put together periodic PowerPoint presentations inclusive of various charts and graphs.
• Maintain Cava’s Project Management Platform up to date with all milestones required from the construction department.
• Maintain Cava’s Construction Process Documentation up to date with current practices.
• Manage GC qualification process when onboarding a new GC and prepare for Director approval.
• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling construction meetings and distributing meeting minutes and action items.

Qualifications

• Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred)
• Minimum 2-3 years of post-collegiate experience in the construction management field, restaurant experience preferred.
• Experience in assisting in multiple construction projects simultaneously of varying complexity and with varying team members.
• Knowledge of basic project documents, including but not limited to construction documents, specifications, GC contracts, purchase orders, standard daily correspondence forms, submittals, RFI’s, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively assist and work collaboratively with peers and outside vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and Excel.
• Ability to travel on team tours on a quarterly basis.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
• Must be able to push and pull up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives
• 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