Construction Manager - New Store Openings & Remodels

Bagel Brands; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Caribou Coffee is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee new store openings and major remodels across assigned markets. You will coordinate planning, budgeting, design reviews, and construction to ensure timely delivery aligned with brand standards.

Role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with real estate development, permitting, and cost optimization. Efforts focus on high-quality store execution in a fast-paced QSR environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in GC/retail environments.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GC lifecycle from supplier search through bidding and construction.
• Manage contracts in collaboration with legal and ensure schedule adherence.
• Lead store development through budgets, design management and landlord relations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Contract administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, architecture, engineering or construction management

Job description

Caribou Coffee is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee new store openings and major remodels across assigned markets. You will coordinate planning, budgeting, design reviews, and construction to ensure timely delivery aligned with brand standards.

Role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with real estate development, permitting, and cost optimization. Efforts focus on high-quality store execution in a fast-paced QSR environment.