Construction Project Manager

Summary

Join Insomnia Cookies, a rapidly growing retail bakery company, as a Construction Project Manager! This remote role, requiring frequent travel across multiple states, will have you managing the entire construction process for new stores. You will oversee contractors, ensure compliance with building codes, and collaborate with various teams. A competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits await the ideal candidate, who should have extensive experience in project management and a background in retail or hospitality construction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management on multiple projects with at least 2+ years of retail, restaurant or hotel design and/or construction project management experience
• Working knowledge of processes and procedures for construction administration, including CPM scheduling, cost reporting, payment application process, and project status reporting
• Experience in commercial construction in the capacity of an Owner's representative
• B.S./B.A. in Architecture/Construction Management, or other degree with equivalent experience is desired

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid process for general contractors, including assembly of bid documents, management of the bid period, analysis of bids, management of the approval process and bid award, and issuance of contracts
• Review Contract Documents for accuracy and adherence to concept standards
• Supervise general contractors and all direct Insomnia Cookies vendors on various new store projects, including managing schedule updates from the general contractor and updating and coordinating as required with Operations
• Support the design and permitting teams with building permit approval and construction document content
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Manage interactions with landlords and/or landlords’ representatives during the build-out process, including supporting the legal team on construction-related items in the lease
• Manage the turnover process for new and remodeled stores from Construction to Operations, including development and management of the punch list, transfer of warranty and maintenance manuals, communication of essential store maintenance procedures, etc
• Work with the new store coordinator on equipment requisition and delivery and store set-up schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registrations, such as license to practice Architecture, CPM, PMP, PE, etc., a plus
• Ability to direct and motivate outside design professionals and other consultants
• Ability to communicate and function effectively within a complex corporate environment, including Design team, Purchasing, Operations, Culinary, etc
• Ability to recognize and take advantage of opportunities to minimize project costs, maintain construction schedules, and improve the quality of completed facilities

Benefits

• A competitive base salary plus annual bonus compensation package
• Eligibility for our Long-Term Incentive Program
• Excellent comprehensive benefits coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans and pet insurance
• 401K with contribution match
• 3 weeks paid vacation plus 2 Insomnia Cookies personal wellness days