Construction Project Management

Just Salad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K enrollment

Paid vacation and holidays

Pre-Tax Benefits (FSA, HSA, Commuter)

Summer Fridays

Employee Assistance Program

Free Just Salad while working

Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Life/保

Job summary

Just Salad is seeking a construction professional to join our team. Under the Director of Construction, you will oversee all project-level construction activities, including budget forecasting, scheduling, and management of third-party vendors, contractors, and consultants.

You will also support initiatives to reduce Just Salad's environmental footprint. The position is on-site in the NYC office with travel to assigned markets as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field is required.
• 4–7 years of project experience in construction.
• Experience in Quick Service/Fast Casual restaurants is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project-specific budgets and change orders.
• Oversee Real Estate site selection and due diligence.
• Review and redline Construction Documents for compliance.
• Coordinate scheduling, bidding, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure stores open on time; manage regulatory approvals.
• Maintain relationships with municipalities and operations.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor & contract mgmt

Construction scheduling

Read drawings

Communication & leadership

Travel readiness

PM tools/MS Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Procore

Sitefolio

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Just Salad is seeking a construction professional that willjoin our team. Under the general direction of the Director of Construction, you'll oversee all aspects of construction at the project level, including budgetforecasting, construction scheduling & administration, and managingthird-party vendors, contractors, & consultants.In line with JustSalad's mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, you'll also support initiatives to reduce Just Salad's environmental footprint.

The person must be located in the NYC tri-state area or NJand able to commute into our NYC office. Candidates not located in these areaswill not be considered.

Reports to: Director of Construction

This position will be on site in our NYC office

• Developsand manages project-specific budget estimates for Real Estate committeeapproval based on Landlord workletter and existing site conditions.
• Supportsthe Real Estate site selection process and due diligence on potentialsites.
• Reviewand redline Construction Documents to ensure Just Salad's guidelines aremet, review for constructability and minimize project change orders.
• Consolidates,communicates, and manages all issues and risks affecting constructionschedule and budget.
• Overseesproject-specific bidding process and contract negotiations.
• Overseesnew construction sites at a regional level to ensure a high level ofquality and safety.
• Guaranteesthat all work is executed in accordance with Project Architectural and MEPplans, as well as Just Salad prototype and construction standards.
• Providestechnical support to General Contractors and Consultants.
• Developsand maintains project-specific construction budget and change order log.
• Coordinatesand monitors construction schedule updates, construction invoices, andsubmittals.
• Developsand maintains relationships with local municipalities to ensure seamlessstore openings.
• Managesinspection process including all approvals required to obtain finalCertificate of Occupancy and any other permits/certificates required foropening.
• Establishesstrong relationship with Operations and report the status of projects toOperations and Department Heads.
• Bachelorof Science in either Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing, ConstructionManagement, Architecture, or other related discipline required
• 4-7years of project experience working in the construction industry required
• Experienceswith Quick Service/Fast Casual Restaurants is preferred.
• Abilityto read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Have apositive spirit and eagerness to take initiative and to take onresponsibilities to optimize the team leader's effectiveness
• Musthave exceptional attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Strongorganizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills
• Strongproblem-solving skills and analytical abilities
• Flexibleand able to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Displaysinitiative and a strong sense of personal motivation.
• Ableto travel to assigned markets
• Generalknowledge of Google Suite (Word, Power Point, Sheets), Procore, Sitefolio,MS Office, MS Project, or similar Project Management Software
• AnnualSalary $100,000 - $110,000. Salary dependent on experience. Eligible forup to 15% bonus.
• Medical,Dental, and Vision Insurance
• VoluntaryLong-Term Disability, Hospital Insurance, Accidental Insurance, LifeInsurance + AD & D
• Eligibilityto participate in 401K
• PaidVacation and Holidays
• Pre-TaxBenefits (FSA, HSA, and Commuter Benefits)
• FitnessDiscounts
• SummerFridays
• EmployeeAssistance Program
• FreeJust Salad while working

About Us:

Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain with amission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. The brand servescraveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings,prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients.Guests can choose from over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, marketplates, soups and smoothies, including classic offerings and rotating seasonalfavorites. Empowering customers to "Eat with Purpose", Just Salad is a CertifiedB Corporation and home to the world's largest restaurant reusable program, aswell as the first U.S. restaurant chain to carbon label its menu and offer aClimatarian menu category. The company was founded in 2006 and has over 100locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois,Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington D.C.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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