Senior Construction Manager

About The Role

As Senior Construction Manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and delivering multiple capital construction projects from concept through commissioning. You will oversee all phases of project execution—including site due diligence, permitting, design coordination, contractor procurement, construction management, turnover, and closeout—while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will serve as the primary owner of construction execution across a growing portfolio of facilities, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, landlords, contractors, vendors, utility providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor bid management and support negotiations for Capital projects.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for our RFP to BID workflow.
• Develop an RFP process for GC and Sub-Contractor selection and due diligence.
• Review ICE, BOD, BID and ROM Packages to level and optimize pricing and scope.
• Aid in discovering VE recommendations and implementing them.
• Lead multiple concurrent construction projects across various markets, ranging from facility expansions and retrofits to ground-up and adaptive reuse developments.
• Own project delivery from initial site assessment through commissioning, turnover, and operational handoff.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and execution plans.
• Drive aggressive project timelines while maintaining quality, safety, and operational requirements.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation and recovery plans to maintain critical milestones.
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and owner’s representatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leverage technical expertise to evaluate and challenge pricing assumptions, labor allocations, contingencies, and construction methodologies.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with contractors and key trade partners.
• Review construction documents for constructibility, coordination, sequencing, and cost impacts.
• Manage permitting and entitlement activities from project inception through final occupancy.
• Coordinate directly with municipalities, AHJs, utility providers, fire departments, health departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, zoning requirements, accessibility standards, health regulations, and life safety requirements.
• Anticipate permitting risks and develop strategies to accelerate approvals and maintain project schedules.
• Manage large dollar value construction budgets across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track project financial performance, commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and cash flow.
• Review and audit contractor’s pay applications, change orders, and project cost reports.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings without compromising quality or operational requirements.
• Develop executive-level reporting on project status, risks, budget performance, and schedule progress.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Culinary, Automation, People, Food Safety, Facilities, Real Estate, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction-related communications.
• Build strong relationships with landlords, developers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups while balancing competing priorities and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, food production, logistics, or mission-critical construction projects.
• 5–7 years within commercial real estate and F&B construction.
• Proven proficiency on Procore, Bluebeam Revu, MS Project, CAD, AutoCad, Revit.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects across locations and jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects with large budgets.
• Extensive experience with permitting, code compliance, inspections, and occupancy approvals.
• Strong understanding of contractor procurement, bid leveling, contract negotiations, and change order management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and specialty systems.
• Familiarity with design-build, CM-at-risk, and integrated project delivery models.
• Experience leading facility commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, and technical submittals.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments requiring adaptability and initiative.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and vigilant in execution.
• Problem solver who challenges the status quo and seeks creative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE), Registered Architect (RA), PMP, CCM, LEED, GC, or equivalent professional certification.
• 8+ years Experience with food manufacturing, cold chain, commercial kitchens, industrial processing, logistics, fulfillment, or distribution facilities.