Remote Construction Manager

Leap Brands; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Performance incentives

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

A leading retail brand is seeking a Construction Manager based in Phoenix, AZ, to supervise new store builds and remodels. This mid-senior level position requires extensive experience in construction management, particularly in multi-unit retail or restaurant sectors. The ideal candidate will manage several projects while ensuring compliance with local codes and regulations, maintain strong relationships with contractors, and navigate necessary permitting processes across the Phoenix area. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction management experience in retail or restaurant settings.
• Proficient in budgeting, scheduling, and contractor negotiations.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new store builds and remodels.
• Manage ground-up and tenant-improvement projects.
• Collaborate with real-estate and design teams.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Job description

Construction Manager

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation

• Annual Bonus

Overview

This role oversees new store builds, remodels, site development, and construction timelines across a growing portfolio of retail and restaurant locations. The Construction Manager leads projects from pre‑construction through turnover, ensuring speed, quality, and budget discipline. This role requires strong familiarity with the Phoenix metro area and surrounding markets, including local permitting processes, municipalities, contractors, and utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ground‑up and tenant‑improvement projects simultaneously across the Phoenix area and nearby markets.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and third‑party partners to ensure work meets brand standards and local code requirements.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking for each site.
• Conduct frequent site visits across the region to monitor progress, identify issues, and maintain quality and timelines.
• Navigate permitting, inspections, and jurisdictional requirements specific to Phoenix and surrounding municipalities.
• Coordinate utilities, signage, equipment installations, and close‑out documentation.
• Collaborate with real‑estate, operations, architects, and design teams to align on layouts and build‑out specifications.
• Review construction documents, drawings, and change orders to protect timeline and financial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local GCs, subs, and vendors throughout the Phoenix area.
• Support new market development by assessing sites, estimating build costs, and advising leadership on feasibility.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction management experience within multi‑unit retail, franchise, restaurant, or hospitality environments.
• Strong expertise in ground‑up builds and fast‑paced tenant improvements.
• Deep understanding of Phoenix‑area permitting, inspections, zoning, utilities, and contractor networks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across different cities in the region.
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and contractor negotiations.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and construction documents.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong project management discipline and ability to operate in a rapidly expanding environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Phoenix metro area and surrounding markets.

Compensation

Competitive base salary with performance incentives. Regional travel reimbursed.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Business Development

Industries

Restaurants and Construction