Senior Construction Manager – Restaurant Rollouts & Budgets

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Arizona; On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple general contractors across several markets, ensuring projects meet timeframes and budgets while upholding Chipotle’s standards for quality and brand. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and landlords to drive successful restaurant openings.

The role requires extensive travel, supervisory experience, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and project tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BA / BS from 4-year University preferred.
• 5-8 years’ construction experience with restaurants focusing on end cap and ground up development.
• 3-5 years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively as required.
• Ability to identify top performers, develop great leaders, ensure high standards, and remove obstacles.
• Be knowledgeable of and have the ability to use a PC to access common programs used on a regular basis such as Excel, Word, Reporting Services, Workflow, and Tririga.

Responsibilities

• Managing 4 to 8 GCs in the construction of new Chipotle restaurants to meet time commitments and ensuring GC resources are meeting/exceeding budget requirements for new construction
• Implementing procedures and managing the processes for the successful utilization of outsource GCs, Subs, suppliers, and vendors; and ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of such procedures and processes
• Instituting and conducting performance evaluations of outsource GCs, Subs, suppliers, and vendors engaged in the new construction process
• Overseeing pre-construction landlord delivery progress, negotiating with Triad support substandard premises delivery (PDR) conditions, and resolving all issues related to the restaurant for 90 days post turnover. Scheduling/coordinating 90-day walks within their respective regions
• Identifying, qualifying, and training outsource GCs to service all active markets within their respective regions
• Negotiating scope and fees of services with GCs to meet company new construction budget forecasts/initiatives
• Promoting brand identity by assuring quality of fit and finish, adherence to specifications and standards, compliance with required construction timeframes and approved budgets; and assisting in pre-opening marketing effort
• Ensuring high standards for GC’s by implementing and managing best practices and other programs to improve overall construction discipline and better understand/track GC construction cost trends
• Engaging in clear, consistent communications with Restaurant Support Center, Operations, restaurant staff, landlords, and other Development staff on a frequent basis: demonstrating respect for all disciplines and individuals by showing appreciation for their efforts and contributions
• Ensuring the compliance of outside vendors regarding billing, payments, submittal of required documents, and all construction related documentation during the course of projects

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Vendor management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

BA / BS from 4-year University

Tools

Excel

Word

Reporting Services

Workflow

Tririga

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple general contractors across several markets, ensuring projects meet timeframes and budgets while upholding Chipotle’s standards for quality and brand. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and landlords to drive successful restaurant openings.

The role requires extensive travel, supervisory experience, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and project tools.