Manager of Construction

European Wax Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

European Wax Center is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee franchise‑led new store openings, relocations and remodels in the United States. You will coordinate with franchisees, general contractors and vendors to uphold brand standards, manage schedules and generate progress reports.

You will act as the project manager from plan review through opening, using FranConnect, with frequent travel (50% monthly) and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business, or related field and 5+ years of franchise construction PM experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong computer skills.
• Excellent project management with ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Willing to travel nationally up to 50% and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead franchisee and corporate new store/relocation/remodel projects through all aspects of construction including initial plan review, vendor selection, permitting, build-out, and opening.
• Act as project manager for all new centers/relocations/remodels providing timely updates and projections using the FranConnect application.
• Work with the Operations and Development teams to manage the regional market strategy for new centers, relocations, and remodels.
• Manage all company supplied vendors and ensure performance and delivery of company responsible items and schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, supply chain, and marketing; ensuring activities are scheduled and completed on time by internal stakeholders, franchisees, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with franchisees.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Risk management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated learner

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Willingness to travel

Franchise construction experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

FranConnect

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About The Role

The Construction Manager will interface with franchisees, general contractors, and vendors to uphold brand standards and ensure timely openings. This role will enhance the real estate development process by generating and reporting on construction status progress reports, resolving any reported difficulties, and correcting other reported deficiencies. This person will take a proactive approach to advising on any necessary modifications to create efficiencies in the new center development and remodel process.

About The Role

The Construction Manager will interface with franchisees, general contractors, and vendors to uphold brand standards and ensure timely openings. This role will enhance the real estate development process by generating and reporting on construction status progress reports, resolving any reported difficulties, and correcting other reported deficiencies. This person will take a proactive approach to advising on any necessary modifications to create efficiencies in the new center development and remodel process.

A Day in the Life

• Lead franchisee and corporately developed new store/relocation/remodel projects through all aspects of construction including initial plan review, vendor selection, permitting, build-out, and opening.
• Act as project manager for all new centers/relocations/remodels providing timely updates and projections using the FranConnect application.
• Work with the Operations and Development teams to manage the regional market strategy for new centers, relocations, and remodels.
• Manage all company supplied vendors and ensure performance and delivery of company responsible items and schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, supply chain, and marketing; ensuring activities are scheduled and completed on time by internal stakeholders, franchisees, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with franchisees.

What Sets You Apart

• Highly skilled in project/process management; strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with and influence franchisees, architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self-improvement.
• Proficiency in FranConnect application a plus.
• Ability to work on evenings and weekends, as necessary, to meet business needs of franchisees.
• Ability to travel nationally (50% monthly)

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of franchise construction project management experience.
• Strong computer skills required: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow-through.

*This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship*

European Wax Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EWC and operating subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.