Construction Manager

What You’ll Do

• Cook up and manage all phases of construction projects, from pre-lease evaluation through project close-out, for new restaurant locations and production facilities.
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Design teams during site evaluation, providing input on feasibility, Letter of Intent terms, and landlord work letters, validating scope, and contributing data to cost projections and pro formas.
• Develop and manage project budgets, updating costs throughout execution and validating financial projections with internal stakeholders.
• Manage the preparation of schedules and timelines for review and approval by corporate leadership.
• Review design documents for constructability, cost, and schedule impact; provide feedback to design teams and consultants.
• Oversee permitting process in partnership with expeditors, architects, and landlords to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
• Manage general contractor bid process, including issuing RFPs, reviewing bids, negotiating terms, and securing internal approvals.
• Review, negotiate, and administer contractor and vendor contracts for projects.
• Ensure all OSI items are priced and procured accordingly for individual restaurant projects, and manage vendors for project-specific needs.
• Conduct regular site visits, lead construction progress meetings, and resolve day-to-day issues to maintain quality, brand, and schedule expectations.
• Coordinate with Operations and Marketing on pre-opening activities, including delivery of equipment and goods for training readiness; ensure smooth project turnovers to the Operations team.
• Address post-occupancy issues in partnership with Facilities and manage warranty close-out and significant repairs or renovations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records, ensuring final entitlements, as-builts, and permits are obtained and properly archived.

The Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in construction or project management, including at least 2 years overseeing multi-site retail or restaurant buildouts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, lease terms, and other technical documents.
• Proven experience managing general contractors, vendors, and consultants across multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and MS Project); experience with Procore, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam preferred.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.

Physical 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.