Who are we?
Spotless Brands is a car wash conglomerate owned by Access Holdings with the stated mission of partnering best-in-class car wash operators in premium markets. We are a fast-paced, high-growth, private equity backed business that is highly acquisitive and rapidly expanding its geographic footprint.
Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Spotless Brands operates 4 different car wash brands across 150 locations in 8 states and Washington D.C. Spotless Brands owns and operates Phoenix / Colorado-based Cobblestone Auto Spa, Oklahoma City-based Okie Express Auto Wash, Washington D.C based Flagship Carwash, and Tennessee-based Ultimate Shine Car Wash.
What will the Construction Project Manager at Spotless Brands Do?
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for driving new development car washes from the pre-development / feasibility phase to Grand Opening and project close out. This position will be covering the North East from Maryland, DC, to Virginia and supporting Flagship Carwash and Ultimate Shine Car Wash.
What will you get to Do?
Pre-Development Feasibility Phase
Project Manager will provide support to the Deal Maker with the following :
- Site Selection
- Market Analysis, Demographics, Traffic, Growth, etc.
- Site Plan Design, Building Design
- Land Use & Zoning Entitlements Required, Provide Strategy & Process for obtaining Approval.
- Subdivision Plat Approval Process
- List of All Required Permits & Approval Process
- Spotless Brands Criteria Requirements
- Preliminary Civil Design
- Preliminary Project Schedule & its alignment with Land Purchase Sale Agreement timeline
- Budgeting / Soft & Hard Cost Estimating based on historical data
- Public Incentive Review
- Investment Committee Package
Permitting Phase : Have full leadership and ownership of the Permitting Phase including : Tenant LOI & Lease
Assemble Project Team (All consultants such as Civil Engineer, Architect, Etc.)Due DiligenceTitle, Survey, ESA, GeotechTIS & DOT Pre-App MeetingStormwater Pre-App MeetingWetlands AssessmentCity Pre-AppsPublic Incentive MeetingsFinal Site PlanFinal Building ElevationsEntitlement ApplicationsBudget Update & Project Schedule upon completion of all Due DiligenceConstruction Docs ProductionCoordination with Car Wash Equipment DrawingsSubmit for all PermitsReview of all Construction DocumentsSolicit & Qualify General Contractors to bid on projectsManage General Contractor BidsReview and Approve or Reject consultant invoices and government / permit agency invoicesHold weekly meetings with Spotless Brands Integration, Operations, Legal Counsel, Finance Team, Deal Maker, Architect (ASMEP) and Civil Engineer pursuant to obtaining all entitlement approvals, construction permits and coordination with other departments for adherence to any other legal agreements such as the Land Purchase Sale AgreementMaintain meeting Minutes with Critical Tasks & two-week outlook activities to maintain schedule & budgetObtain Spotless Brands Approvals pursuant to Property Acquisition Land & Loan ClosingFinal Costs / budget based on bids vs. previously approved Spotless Brands budgetsList any deviations from Spotless Brands Land & Loan ClosingNegotiate and Complete GC / Owner Construction AgreementConstruction Phase : Have full leadership and ownership over the Construction Phase including :Pre-con meetings with GC and Government AuthoritiesCompletion of all utility agreements : Power, Gas, Water, Sewer, Cable, Etc.Hold weekly meetings with GC Project Manager, GC Superintendent, Spotless Brands Integration Teammates, Spotless Brands Operations Teammates, Architect (ASMEP) and Civil EngineerMaintain meeting Minutes with Critical Tasks & two-week outlook activities to maintain schedule.Manage RFI's and provide support to obtain consultant responses within 48 hours.Frequent Job Site visits to manage any issues & maintain scheduleQualify and Reject or Approve Change Order Requests issued by a General ContractorWeekly Construction Report to all Spotless Brands Executives & DepartmentsMonthly On-Site Pay-App MtgsMonthly Job Cost Reports submitted & presented to Spotless Brands Executive TeamObtain all inspections needed for permission to fixture & stock merchandiseObtain Certificate of OccupancyComplete Punch List Items within 15 days of Turnover to Spotless Brands Operations DepartmentWork with Spotless Brands Operations Department to have a successful Grand OpeningTurnover to Project Information to the Asset Management DepartmentProvide Final / Close-Out Costs vs. the Final Spotless Brands Executive approved budget that was used to release Land Purchase & GC Owner ContractWork with Disposition Team if the project is being soldWhat will you bring?
Bachelor's degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related- Preferred3 years as a project manager acting as an owners' representative for a real estate development firm or nationwide retailer.Experience with permitting and construction management.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and an analytical mindset.Highly collaborative-able to meet with a variety of individuals from laborers to Board members.Motivated by processes, productivity and deadlines in a high-growth, rapidly paced organization.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to have difficult conversations and build and develop relationships with a variety of individuals.Excellent Microsoft Office skills; Expert spreadsheet abilities.Ability to work with confidential information with maturity and integrity.Spotless Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Firm to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status.
