Vice President of Construction and Design
- New York City, NY
- $180,000-200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the design, facilities and construction teams for all new and existing restaurants across all geographies
- Manage all phases of projects from site feasibility through store turnover, ensuring quality and brand consistency
- Build, lead, and scale a high-performing Design and Construction team, including internal staff and external partners
- Hire and oversee architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure alignment with company standards and maintain competitive pricing.
- Implement and manage project management systems to track progress, budget, timelines, and reporting
- Own and optimize construction budgets, driving cost efficiency across all projects
- Review and red-line Construction Drawings page by page to assure compliance with brand standards
- Create and maintain standard design packages and prototypical plans. Standardizing and prototyping is a key initiative.
- Develop and enforce processes, systems, and KPIs to support scalable growth (20+ new stores annually)
- Drive on-time, on-budget delivery of all new units, remodels, and special projects
- Collaborate closely with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams with clear communication throughout the development cycle.
- Direct and facilitate weekly development meetings with internal teams and external partners
- Oversee all permit and inspection processes, ensuring code compliance and timely approvals, including utilities (gas) and final fire inspection.
- Monitor and resolve field level construction issues, delays, contractor disputes and minimizing any associated change orders.
- Set and maintain vendor relationships and pricing agreements
- Lead the development of a maintenance handoff process post-opening with Facilities
- 10 -15 years of related experience, QSR experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- Proven success in maintaining the pace and timeline with a rapid growth brand
- Strong finance acumen
- NYC based or within close proximity
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to self-manage timelines and deadlines and run a project from beginning to end
- Familiarity with reviewing and marking up plans
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues
- Thrives in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment
- Known industry contacts/relationships
- Ability to travel as needed
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Free meals every day
- Phone reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- More new and exciting benefits on the way!