Development Coordinator

Design and Development; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and long-term incentives

Early Wage Access

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine

401k with company contribution

Company-paid STD/LTD/Life/AD&D

Free CAVA food

Casual work environment

Ground-floor opportunity

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a Development Coordinator to drive restaurant growth by managing development projects from initiation to turnover. You will track vendor quotes, permits, contracts, and fixtures, while coordinating between internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years in project coordination, with strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a high-performing development group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a project coordination or administrative role in development or procurement is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RFQ and bidding process for general contractors and third-party vendors, ensuring accuracy across documentation.
• Maintain project data and documentation in Sitefolio, including budgets, vendor onboarding, insurance certificates, and contracts.
• Track vendor quotes and POs against budget; flag cost or scope concerns and support invoice processing.
• Track delivery schedules for furniture, signage, and equipment to support construction timelines and readiness.
• Coordinate permitting by liaising with expediters and tracking licenses and construction approvals.
• Assist Construction Managers during close-out by coordinating docs and reviewing as-builts.
• Prepare tenant improvement allowance packages for internal stakeholders with accurate docs and landlord reimbursements.
• Participate in project calls and vendor meetings to clarify responsibilities and keep cross-functional teams aligned.
• Maintain file management standards and development records to support audits and compliance.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to keep projects on track for openings.

Skills

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Budget tracking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor"s degree in business or related field

Tools

Sitefolio

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator is critical in supporting CAVA’s restaurant growth by managing the detailed execution of development projects from site initiation through turnover. Working within the Development Services team, this role ensures vendor quotes, permitting, contracts, and fixtures are tracked and delivered accurately and on time. Development Coordinators own core project-level responsibilities, maintain key systems and trackers, and serve as the primary point of coordination between many internal partners and third-party vendors throughout the construction process. This is a dynamic role well-suited for individuals who are eager to learn, thrive on solving problems, and want to grow within a high-performing development organization.

Success at CAVA:

At CAVA, Individual Contributors focus on delivering high-quality work, owning tasks, and contributing to team success. We look for team members who take initiative, collaborate across teams, and stay curious about how their work supports broader goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate RFQ and bidding process for general contractors and third-party vendors, ensuring accuracy and consistency across documentation.
• Maintain project data and documentation in Sitefolio, including budget entries, vendor onboarding, insurance certificates, and contract uploads.
• Track vendor quotes and purchase orders against budget, flagging scope or cost concerns, and support invoice processing and approvals.
• Track and manage delivery schedules for furniture, signage, and equipment to support construction timelines and operational readiness.
• Oversee permitting coordination by liaising with expediters and tracking progress for business licenses, health permits, and construction approvals.
• Support Construction Managers during close-out by coordinating documentation, reviewing as-builts, and gathering tenant allowance materials.
• Prepare and submit tenant improvement allowance packages to internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely landlord reimbursement.
• Participate in project calls and vendor meetings to share updates, clarify responsibilities, and ensure understanding across functions.
• Ensure consistent application of file management standards and maintain development records to support audit and compliance needs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners, including Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Operations, to ensure projects remain on track for a successful opening.

The Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a project coordination or administrative role with experience in Development or Procurement a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple active projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret vendor proposals and scopes of work.
• Proficiency in project management platforms and Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge of SiteFolio or other Real Estate strategy tool a plus.
• Strong communicator with experience coordinating across internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to assess issues and elevate problems with cost, timing, or compliance.
• Familiarity with capital project workflows, including permitting, procurement, and turnover, is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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