Director of Construction - RRG

leapbrands; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapbrands seeks a Director of Construction to plan and execute new restaurant builds and supervise projects from development to completion across multiple concepts in the United States.

You will own project scopes, budgets, and schedules, collaborating with architects, engineers, and vendors while ensuring brand standards and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction within the restaurant or retail space.
• Thorough knowledge of construction and development concepts and strategies.
• Broad business perspective with understanding of construction economics.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Proven interpersonal, negotiation, planning, communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute new store builds across multiple restaurant concepts.
• Supervise construction projects from development to completion.
• Manage site design review, due diligence, and compliance with codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, vendors and contractors.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, and budgets; ensure alignment with brand standards.
• Review plans prior to bid and construction to identify updates.
• Report progress and budget matters to leadership.
• Schedule site visits and manage procurement of materials and scopes.
• Ensure timely completion and quality across locations.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the construction lifecycle.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Vendor negotiations

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Director of Construction 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.

• Site Design Review
• Property Due Diligence
• 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 matter
• 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

• Bachelors degree preferred
• 8+ years ofexperience 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.