Chief of Staff

Chief of StaffSpark Car Wash Overview: Spark Car Wash is a high-growth, institutionally-backed express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast. Our mission is to become the premier brand in the market by providing consistent excellence to our customers and an enriching environment for our employees. Spark is in the process of launching multiple best-in-class locations with a vision of becoming the largest operator in the region by 2025.Chief of Staff Position Summary:As we grow our company, we are actively adding a skilledChief of Staff to support our expanding 8-person Real Estate team. As the right-hand person to the VP of Store Development, this role is designed to improve the effectiveness of the Real Estate function through driving functional initiatives, strategic oversight and being the central point of the entire function's operations. The express car wash market is the most dynamic multi-unit retail category today, and one of the most vibrant sectors in consumer-focused private equity. The role represents the opportunity to join an emergent brand poised to be a regionally dominant player while being exposed to all aspects of real estate development including site underwriting, due diligence, entitlements, and store opening. This position is ideal for individuals looking to catalyze the growth engine of a fast-paced, institutionally-backed organization. The role will also develop key functional expertise of the entire real estate development process while being mentored by a real estate team with over 150+ years of collective industry experience at leading national brands. Ultimately, this role will provide a robust opportunity to continue to develop within the Real Estate function as well as across other high-growth areas of the business overtime.Responsibilities:Spearhead development projects against multiple concurrent timelines Lead due diligence efforts for third-party reports (e.g., ALTA Survey, Zoning Report, Phase I/II, Geotech) and report key findings to the real estate teamDrive entitlement process in partnership with key external vendors (e.g., civil engineer, land use attorney, architect, traffic engineer)Partner with local municipalities to develop a complete and in-depth understanding of approval processes Optimize real estate processes to drive operational improvement within the functionEnsure proper tracking of projects in the internal deal pipeline tool (DealPath)Work cross-functionally for internal site approval processes Participate in real estate committee meetings to discuss site pipeline progressCreate site reporting packages for lenders, development partners, or internal stakeholdersSupport VP of Store Development with departmental responsibilitiesAssist the real estate function through ad-hoc special projectsDesired skills, education & experience:Bachelor's degree 2+ years of relevant experience in a high-level, time-sensitive environment (management consulting, investment banking, civil engineering, real estate development experience)Experience or interest in commercial real estate developmentOutstanding interpersonal and communication skills An ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize multiple concurrent workstreamsThrives in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, and lean environmentAbility to work independentlyStrong analytical and organizational skillsMicrosoft Excel/ budgeting skillsProject Management ToolsCapability to travel up to 25-50% of the time across NJ, Eastern PA, and NY Perks:A base salary plus annual bonus compensation packageExcellent comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as ancillary benefitsHybrid work schedule401K with contribution match3 weeks paid vacationCompany laptopBranded company gear and free car washes

Created: 2024-10-19