Senior Manager Store Development & Build

Key Responsibilities

• Drive project timelines, sequencing, and execution from lease handoff through certificate of occupancy and store opening
• Manage multiple concurrent store builds end-to-end
• Identify risks early and resolve issues before they impact schedule
• Own project budgets from planning through completion
• Track spend, manage invoices, and report cost variances
• Execute value engineering where needed without compromising approved design
• Sources, onboard, and manages general contractors, vendors, and trade partners
• Negotiate scopes of work and hold vendors accountable to timelines and quality
• Builds and maintains a strong, reliable vendor network
• Conducts regular site visits and actively manages build progress
• Ensures all work is executed in alignment with approved design packages
• Flags and escalates any deviations from design standards
• Manages permit applications, approvals, and inspections
• Ensures all projects meet local building codes and regulatory requirements
• Resolves compliance issues that could delay project timelines
• Maintains clear and accurate project trackers, schedules, and documentation
• Serves as the primary point of contact for contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Covers closely with Creative, Finance, Real Estate, and Operations teams throughout each project

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in construction management, project management, or store development
• Experience managing full lifecycle retail or hospitality build-outs
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and build processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites
• Proven experience managing multiple retail or hospitality build-outs from lease handoff to opening
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive timelines and resolve issues in real time
• Deep understanding of construction processes, permitting, and municipal requirements
• Strong budget management experience including capex tracking, invoice management, and cost control
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendors and contractors
• Ability to execute against a high design standard and recognize when execution deviates from approved plans
• Clear communication skills and ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
• FSA Plan & HSA Program
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)

Diversity and Inclusion

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.