Construction Manager

COMPANYJoe & the Juice is a fast-growing freshly made juice, coffee, and sandwich concept. JOE was founded in Copenhagen in 2002 and has grown to +370 stores across 17 countries with more than 4,000 employees worldwide. The brand offers a healthy, convenient, and ambient experience when entering our universe and our concept extends beyond just the products themselves, but about the people behind them. We have an ambitious plan to grow our business to 1,000 stores by 2028 and we are looking for the right talent to join our exciting journey ahead!We are a people business, and our goal is to become the first truly global people-centric food & beverage company. To achieve this, we strive to continuously develop a unique culture based on our virtues as the backbone of our company's success, Positive AttitudeInclusionSocial Ties, and Growth. By simultaneously focusing on having a high degree of Employee Engagement, we rely on our employees to adhere to and promote our virtues, leading to a high employee belonging. If you can relate to this, maybe you will join our family?JOB SUMMARY - What it's all aboutPosition title: Construction Manager - East CoastReports to: Senior Construction Manager - USJob Location: NYCHourly Rate: $110,000-130,000Closing Date for Job Post: February 28, 2025JOB SUMMARYAs a Construction Manager, you will be a vital part of the Real Estate team with the main objective of ensuring high quality, on-time and on-budget new store openings. You will be coordinating between internal and external stakeholders to scope, plan, track and execute the projects. The Construction Manager will develop and track CAPEX budgets. We expect the candidate to grow and develop in the role and take on more responsibilities over time. You will be working closely with the US Real Estate team, responsible for managing all East Coast and Midwest construction projects in collaboration with the Senior Construction Manager, specifically new store openings. The role will work closely with multiple stakeholders including the US Operations team, Global Operations, Global Finance, Procurement, IT and Global Real Estate. The applicant should think strategically and take a broad view of the business, industry, and consumer environment. The JOE & THE JUICE teams working in the US and abroad are energized and passionate and we are looking for an applicant with the same level of motivation to help us drive expansion and success.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:GENERALWorking closely with the Real Estate team and the Senior Construction Manager, this role oversees and project manages the full lifecycle of projects end-to-end.The candidate needs a comprehensive knowledge of construction techniques and costs.The Construction Manager should be well connected with local and national contractors, architects, engineering consultants and expediters.Undertake and manage key stakeholder engagements with parties across (and outside) the company such as Finance, IT, Operations as well as Designers, Architects and Contractors.Continually seek opportunities and enhancements to improve project schedule delivery, including post audit of prior projects to improve future performance.The candidate needs to have a good level of technical construction knowledge and ability to interpret drawings and communicate in the appropriate terminology.The Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project complies with the specifications set by our Real Estate team, landlords and regulatory bodies.The candidate must be able to translate and interpret, Brand, Design and Operational requirements to ensure project delivery meets all expectations.The Construction Manager needs to be comfortable developing excellent collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.NEW STORE OPENINGSSignificant experience in construction of Retail Stores.Work closely with procurement and external contractors to ensure project delivery.Ensure a complete, clean and smooth handover of the store to the US Operations team.Prepare cost estimates and construction schedules.Obtain financial approval on project budget and supervise / report any variance. Check invoices against completed work.Put together GC bid packages and manage the competitive bidding process of new construction projects.Establish and maintain an overall project schedule for all project phases. Communicate schedule changes proactively and manage all stakeholders expectations.Conduct regular site inspections and site meetings identifying defects and variances from the approved design promptly.Create and maintain a suitable RFI and change order log and a detailed budget tracker.Track any cost savings within the dedicated project management tool.Ensure compliance with JOE & THE JUICE standards, policies and specifications.Track and report weekly on project status, flagging potential issues, risks and changes.Responsible for reporting costs, to ensure costs are being reviewed across the business.Manage punch lists and ensure contractors are completing all tasks in a timely manner.Manage post project audits in order to learn from mistakes and experiences and share this knowledge within the company.KEY QUALIFICATIONSA reliable team player, who enjoys accomplishing great things together.3+ years experience coordinating / managing construction projects.2+ years experience managing retail projects for a growing multi-unit retail company.Strong cross-functional coordination skills and ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy.Experience managing vendor relationships. Strong Project Management skills.Understanding of local code, regulations and standards.Capable of analyzing and interpreting information and data. Ability to read and interpret construction documents.Microsoft Office- Excel, Word and PowerPoint capabilities required.Global mindset and multicultural understanding.Self Motivated and organized, with an ability to work to strict deadlines.Full clean driving license; travel throughout the USA required.THE BENEFITSMedical/dental/vision coverageCommuter benefits through AMERIFLEX401k plan for retirement savingsEmployee perk program to save on travel, entertainment, and more.Employee meal planFree coffee - duh'New parent leaveAn opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real foodA collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your backA clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionallyTHE PROCESSSubmission of Application - Resume Review - Initial Screening - Interviews - Offer - OnboardingWe will only consider applications through Easy Apply and will conduct interviews ongoingly.For US job post only: NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Created: 2025-01-15