Senior Manager of Construction

Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage thats been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big together

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First Always:We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity:We are eager to learn grow and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility:We welcome change; its the only constant. We embrace adjust adapt.
• Passion for Positivity:We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition:We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Manager Construction:

Do you have high standards for executing projects Are you an organized selfstarter capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously Do you excel at collaborating with crossfunctional partners If this is you we want you to join our team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fastcasual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh Mediterraneaninspired betterforyou cuisine. Born from our fullservice restaurants our chefdriven fastcasual format is currently in four states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for a Development Manager to join the Development Group at CAVA helping us reach new communities with each new location

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

What Youll Do:

• Responsible for coordinating with multiple crossfunctional partners during prelease 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 closeout phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants 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 . Partner with RE and Design team members to validate scope and input data into cost projections and proformas.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and thirdparty 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. Bring in Contractors for additional input as needed.
• 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 CAVAs design as required.
• Partner with Design Architects of Record and Expediters to ensure building and other permits required for CAVAs build out are obtained.
• Coordinate the transfer of existing utility accounts and/or if required installation of new utility services.
• Manage daytoday 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 highlevel status updates to Department and Company leadership.
• Coordinate with Marketing/Operations on any preopening efforts as required.
• Ensure openings are successfully executed with minimal outstanding items and oversee highquality Turnovers to Operations Team.
• Ensure all OSI items are priced and procured accordingly for individual restaurant projects manage Vendors for projectspecific 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 postoccupancy 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 closeout administration including but not limited to ensuring Entitlements for individual projects are obtained and all permits are fully closedout obtain a complete and accurate set of asbuilt 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 crossfunctional 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. Turn information gathered into results that influence current processes or recommend new/improved initiatives that drive results.
• 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.

The Qualifications:

• Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred)
• Project Management Certification (PMP) Preferred
• Minimum 8 years of postcollegiate experience in a relevant construction field.
• Minimum 5 years in a project management role overseeing retail rollout 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 RFIs.
• Understanding of basic Lease terms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project and Excel
• Experience using cloudbased Project Management Platforms (such as Procore Tririga Lucernex)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/REVIT Bluebeam a plus
• Ability to travel up to 50

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

What we offer:

• Competitive salary plus bonus and longterm 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
• Companypaid 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
• All exempt and nonexempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The compensation range posted includes total cash.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice. As an equal opportunity employer CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin disability age height weight marital status sexual orientation familial status genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal state or local law.