Director of Construction

Just Salad is seeking a construction professional that will join our team. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will set the direction for the construction department and oversee all aspects of construction, 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 should be located in the NYC tri-state area or NJ and able to commute into our NYC office.

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

This position is ideally on site in our NYC office.

Director of Construction Responsibilities:

• Lead Team of Construction Project Managers for growing brand to ensure that projects come in on time and within budget. 
• Manage the GC project flow to ensure GC's aren't beyond their capacity for projects. 
• Develop, manage and oversee project-specific budget estimate production for Real Estate committee approval based on Landlord workletter and existing site conditions. 
• Collaborate with Director of Real Estate and Director of Design and Project Management to help set direction for the Development Team.
• Support 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. 
• Consolidate, communicate, and manage all issues and risks affecting construction schedule and budget. 
• Oversee project-specific bidding process and contract negotiations. 
• Oversee new construction sites at a regional level to ensure a high level of quality and safety. 
• Guarantee that all work is executed in accordance with Project Architectural and MEP plans, as well as Just Salad prototype and construction standards. 
• Provide technical support to Construction PM's, General Contractors and Consultants. 
• Develop and maintains project-specific construction budget and change order log. 
• Coordinate and monitors construction schedule updates, construction invoices, and submittals. 
• Ensure timely close out of all projects to allow for timely tenant allowance submissions 
• Develop and maintains relationships with local municipalities to ensure seamless store openings. 
• Manage overall inspection process to ensure timely 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.

Director of Construction Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science in either Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline required 
• MEP engineering degree is a plus 
• Minimum of years of experience working in construction including 6 years of construction leadership is 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'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. 
• Travel is required 
• General knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, and Slides), Sitefolio, MS Office, MS Project, or similar Project Management Software

Benefits: 

• Annual Salary $160,000 - $180,000. 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.

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