Senior Director of Construction

Senior Director of Construction

We are seeking a strategic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Director of Construction to oversee our construction and facilities operations across all store locations. This role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires senior leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously across the entire construction lifecycle. The Senior Director of Construction will drive the company's growth, lead and mentor the construction team, and ensure all new-store developments and ongoing maintenance initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest standard of operational excellence.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the construction department, overseeing new-store construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Conduct onsite visits and comprehensive site surveys to monitor progress, resolve complex issues, and determine if the planned space is viable for the business model.
• Manage strategic maintenance planning and execution for all existing store locations, including overseeing the construction team's delegation of repair requests.
• Coordinate complex new-store layouts, construction scheduling, and activities with internal departments (Operations, F&B, Licensing, etc.), external vendors, and contractors.
• Review and approve contracts with various contractors, prepare deep budget/spending analyses, and continuously find ways to improve and refine construction, procurement, and development processes.
• Will also perform other assignments that may be assigned from time to time by the senior management.

• 9:00~18:00 exempt
• Hybrid
• Possibility of full attendance in the future.

Cerritos,CA

• $108.160~＄114.400
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO (10 days in the first year)

• Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
• This role requires regular weekend work and may include work on holidays based on business needs.

• 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Business Management, or a similar field preferred but not required
• Ten (10) + years’ of experience in construction or facilities management.
• Three (3) + years’ of experience in a leadership role, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, multi-site projects on time and on budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing routine documents, reports, and strategic action plans for executive leadership.
• Japanese or Spanish language ability is advantageous in completing core tasks.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• AutoCAD 2D experience and the ability to review/interpret architectural drawings is highly desirable.