Construction Project Manager

Just Salad is seeking a construction professional that will join our team. Under the general direction of the Director of Construction, you will oversee all aspects of construction at the project level, including budget forecasting, construction scheduling & administration, and managing third-party vendors, contractors, & consultants. In line with Just Salad’s mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, you will also support initiatives to reduce Just Salad’s environmental footprint.

The person must be located in the NYC tri-state area or NJ and able to commute into our NYC office. Candidates not located in these areas will not be considered.

Reports to: Director of Construction

This position will be on site in our NYC office.

Construction Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages project-specific budget estimates for Real Estate committee approval based on Landlord workletter and existing site conditions.
• Supports the Real Estate site selection process and due diligence on potential sites.
• Review and redline Construction Documents to ensure Just Salad’s guidelines are met, review for constructability and minimize project change orders.
• Consolidates, communicates, and manages all issues and risks affecting construction schedule and budget.
• Oversees project-specific bidding process and contract negotiations.
• Oversees new construction sites at a regional level to ensure a high level of quality and safety.
• Guarantees that all work is executed in accordance with Project Architectural and MEP plans, as well as Just Salad prototype and construction standards.
• Provides technical support to General Contractors and Consultants.
• Develops and maintains project-specific construction budget and change order log.
• Coordinates and monitors construction schedule updates, construction invoices, and submittals.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local municipalities to ensure seamless store openings.
• Manages inspection process including all approvals required to obtain final Certificate of Occupancy and any other permits/certificates required for opening.
• Establishes strong relationship with Operations and report the status of projects to Operations and Department Heads.

Construction Project Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in either Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline required
•  MEP engineer is preferred
• 4-7 years of project experience working in the construction industry required
• Experiences with Quick Service/Fast Casual Restaurants is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Have a positive spirit and eagerness to take initiative and to take on responsibilities to optimize the team leader’s effectiveness
• Must have exceptional attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
• Flexible and able to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Displays initiative and a strong sense of personal motivation.
• Able to travel to assigned markets
• General knowledge of Google Suite (Word, Power Point, Sheets), Procore, Sitefolio, MS Office, MS Project, or similar Project Management Software

Benefits:

• Annual Salary $110,000 - $130,000. Salary dependent on experience. Eligible for up to 15% bonus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Hospital Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance AD & D
• Eligibility to participate in 401K
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Pre-Tax Benefits (FSA, HSA, and Commuter Benefits)
• Fitness Discounts
• Summer Fridays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Just Salad while working

About Us:

Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. The brand serves craveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients. Guests can choose from over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, soups and smoothies. Empowering customers to “Eat with Purpose,” Just Salad is a Certified B Corporation™ and home to the world’s largest restaurant reusable program, as well as the first U.S. restaurant chain to carbon label its menu and offer a Climatarian menu category. The company was founded in 2006 and has over 90 locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.