Development and Construction Manager

Description:Must live in Michigan, Northern Ohio, or NW NY| Full-Time - Hybrid, requires frequent travel through NW NY and MichiganWe’re on a mission to scale one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee concepts in America — and we’re looking for a Construction Manager who can turn our real estate pipeline into high-quality, on-time, on-budget Brewtopia stores.This opportunity is with a rapidly expanding multi-unit quick-service restaurant platform developing locations across Michigan and New York. Our Impossible Goal: 200 locations by 2028 generating over $500M in revenue. Hitting that milestone requires a construction leader who can execute with precision, pace, and zero surprises — delivering 7-Brew-standard stores at scale.This is not a desk job. You’ll be in the field, on job sites, managing contractors, enforcing schedules, and removing friction across the development cycle. You’ll turn a signed LOI into a fully built, fully branded, fully operational Brewtopia location — reliably and repeatedly.Requirements:Project Delivery & Schedule Management Manage all construction phases from pre-con walkthrough to final punch and handover Maintain disciplined project schedules with weekly RYG reporting Ensure 95% of stores open within the 10-month LOI ? Open target Anticipate blockers 2–3 weeks ahead and surface solutions immediatelyBudget Control & Cost ManagementManage the $1.6M build-cost target while keeping variance under 5%Review general-contractor bids, negotiate value-engineering opportunities, and approve change ordersAlert the CFO within 48 hours about any overruns exceeding $10,000Treat capital with utmost care — every dollar must serve a clear purposeGC Oversight & Field Execution Hold general contractors accountable for pace, quality, communication, and documentation Conduct weekly site walks with photos, detailed notes, and punch lists Score GC partners quarterly on cost, schedule, and quality performance Ensure all safety, permitting, and utility requirements are executed flawlesslyQuality Control & Brand Standards Ensure every store passes Brewtopia’s quality inspection before handover Maintain strict adherence to brand design, material specifications, and finish standards Deliver right-first-time openings with zero avoidable reworkSystems, Tools & Standardization Maintain construction playbooks for MI and NY markets Own templates for schedules, RFIs, change orders, site reports, and GC evaluations Manage a single source of truth for construction tracking (Notion/Smartsheet) Build repeatable processes that allow Brewtopia to scale rapidlyCross-Functional CommunicationWork closely with Real Estate, Architecture, Ops, Finance, and the Executive team Deliver weekly updates with clear timelines, risks, and mitigation plansEnsure seamless handoff from LOI ? Permitting ? Construction ? OpeningSuccess Metrics 95% of stores delivered on schedule (=10 days deviation) 90–95% of builds within the $1.6M target Zero delays from preventable issues (utilities, inspections, coordination) Weekly documentation and communication executed without fail GC partners ranked and managed through performance scorecards Construction playbooks and tracking systems maintained and adoptedCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $110k to $130k base per yearPerformance Bonus: 20% target, tied to KPIs and company performance Equity/Upside: Potential participation in long-term incentive programs for top performers Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, travel reimbursement Tools: Mileage, tech stipend, and required on-site equipmentIdeal Candidate 5–10 years of experience in multi-unit retail, QSR, hospitality, or ground-up commercial construction Strong command of GC oversight, permitting, utilities, and development sequencing Demonstrated ability to deliver fast-paced, multi-market construction programs Obsessed with details, timelines, cost controls, and communication Comfortable working directly with founders and C-suite in a high-growth environment Thrives in ambiguity, moves with urgency, and never waits for direction Brings solutions — not problems — with a bias toward actionEqual Opportunity Employer We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants are considered fairly, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any protected status.

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000