Construction Manager - DD

Leap Brands; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking an experienced Construction Manager based in Dallas, Texas. This role involves planning and executing new store builds and supervising ongoing construction projects across various restaurant concepts in the United States. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of commercial construction experience, excellent project management abilities, and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction within the restaurant or retail space.
• Thorough knowledge of construction and development concepts and strategies.
• Proven business perspective and understanding of construction dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute new store builds for restaurant concepts.
• Oversee construction projects from development to completion.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on design and strategy.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Our client is looking for a Construction Manager to plan and execute new store builds and supervise construction projects from development to completion for several restaurant concepts across the United States. This position has a high level of ownership, responsibility, and authority, requiring both strategic and tactical skills.

Responsibilities

• Site Design Review
• Working with local and state planning committees
• Project Management for multiple locations
• Achieve the budget costs associated with self-developed projects
• Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, and work timetables
• Select appropriate construction methods and strategies
• Report on work progress and budget matters
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction building specialists
• Instruct and supervise construction personnel, vendors, consultants and activities
• Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Schedule critical site visits for future, upcoming, active and completed projects
• Review all plans prior to bid & construction to identify errors or needed updates
• Perform detailed take-off of materials estimates from plans (tile, lighting & fixture counts, RTU’s, etc.)
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Follow brand standards and company procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction of commercial construction within the restaurant or retail space
• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of construction and development concepts and strategies.
• Must have a proven broad business perspective and clearly understand the dynamics and economics of construction.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Proven record of interpersonal, negotiation, planning, communication and organizational skills.

EEO & Disability Disclosure

We are an equal opportunity employer. The following categories are defined for self-identification:

• Veteran Status
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    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
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