Construction Manager - North East Region

Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s 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: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

Construction Manager North East Region:

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. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from our full-service restaurants, our chef-driven fast-casual 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure all OSI items are priced and procured accordingly for individual restaurant projects, manage Vendors for project-specific needs.
• Development phase, on matters related to constructability, means and methods, and cost. Bring in Contractors for additional input as needed.
• Responsible for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing daily project management activities during construction and close-out phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants, CAVA Products production facilities.
• Assist Design team in obtaining Landlord approvals of CAVA’s design, as required.
• Review design documents and specifications, provide feedback relative to constructability, budget, and schedule impacts.
• Ensure openings are successfully executed with minimal outstanding items and oversee high-quality Turnovers to Operations Team.
• Moderate regular progress meetings and perform routine site visits to ensure CAVA project goals are achieved (standard branding, quality, schedule, cost, etc.), provide high-level status updates to Department and Company leadership.
• Support Operations/Facilities teams post-occupancy 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.
• 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.
• Manage day-to-day site issues as they occur during construction phase.
• Perform project close-out administration, including but not limited to: ensuring Entitlements for individual projects are obtained and all permits are fully closed-out, obtain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings, with appropriate documentation in CAVA files and/or on site as applicable.
• Responsible for coordinating with multiple cross-functional partners during pre-lease and design phases, to ensure site feasibility and compliance with Cava standards. Perform preliminary site visits as needed.
• Coordinate with Operations team in scheduling delivery of loose equipment and/or goods required to commence staff training and open for operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and third-party consultants to ensure thorough due diligence is performed for projects.
• Prepare budgets for projects and manage progressive budgets during project execution. Partner with RE and Design team members to validate scope and input data into cost projections and pro-formats.
• Coordinate the transfer of existing utility accounts, and/or if required, installation of new utility services.
• Advise design team/consultants/vendors during design.
• Coordinate with Marketing on any pre-opening efforts, as required.
• Manage GC Bid process, from issuing Request for Quotes, through Validating/Negotiating Bids, obtain required department leadership approvals for final Contract Award.
• Partner with Design, Architects of Record, and Expediters to ensure building and other permits required for CAVA’s build out are obtained.
• Work with key internal stakeholders and manage the preparation of schedules for review/approval by corporate leadership.
• Maintain detailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.

The Qualifications:

• Knowledge of project documents, including but not limited to construction documents, specifications, GC contracts, P.O.s, standard correspondence forms, submittals, RFI’s.
• Experience using cloud-based Project Management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage general contractors, specialty vendors, and other professionals providing services for construction projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/REVIT, Bluebeam a plus.
• Minimum 2 years in a project management role overseeing retail roll-out construction projects, with at least 1 year in the restaurant/foodservice industry.
• Platforms (such as Procore, Tririga, Lucernex).
• Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) Preferred.
• Understanding of basic Lease terms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and Excel.
• Ability to read/interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Experience in managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Minimum 5 years of post-collegiate experience in field.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details.
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable.
• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

What we offer:

• Next day pay!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand.
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community.
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

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.