Construction Manager

If you’re looking for a purpose and not just a job, join the Smoothie King team and turn your purpose into a fulfilling passion!

We're not just the pioneers of the nutritional smoothie; we're the champions of inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. With over 1300 stores and counting, we’ve grown to become the largest nutritional smoothie bar in the nation, with a simple recipe for success:
Hire the best people, use the best ingredients, and blend with a purpose.

At Smoothie King, we're serious about our clean ingredients and passionate about our guests' health and wellness journeys—but that doesn't mean we don't know how to have a good time. Here, you'll find work that's equal parts challenging and rewarding, all within a culture that's as amazing as our smoothies. We're committed to continuous improvement, achieving our goals, and fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive.

Ready to help bring new Smoothie King locations to life? Our Construction Manager plays a key role in guiding franchisees through new builds and relocations, providing expert oversight, clear direction, and a steady hand to ensure every project is completed on time, on budget, and fully aligned with Smoothie King’s brand and construction standards.

• Work with our franchisees on construction phase(s) of the store opening lifecycle.
• Regularly communicate with and assist franchisees to keep projects on schedule through sharing expertise, offering alternative solutions, and coaching them on the construction process. You will be the expert and coach for the franchisee during the store construction process.
• Responsible to manage and complete new company owned stores construction when assigned. This includes managing the entire aspect of the construction process from permitting, contractor selection, and project management and closeout.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships for all the key partners in the development cycle including KES, Image Products, Vendors, Architects, Contractors, and others. Set up plug and play programs for franchisees to order and secure everything they need to open a store.
• Manage construction progress and scheduling of all project-related work. Total project responsibility to ensure Landlord’s work, utilities, contractors, vendors, and inspectors are on schedule and per plans.
• Provide on-site project quality control through weekly vendor meetings and routine job inspections.
• Provide oversight of landlord required work and possession of leased premises to begin tenant improvements.
• Provide value engineering and creative support to project team to ensure project financial targets are met.
• Manage overall project close out and turnover to operations for all new and renovation projects.
• Provide support and assistance to Operations team to maintain facilities in good repair, including oversight of preventative maintenance programs.

• In depth knowledge of all facets of retail construction, QSR experience, preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships with internal and external partners, at all levels within the organization.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects with accuracy.
• Friendly attitude in the face of adversity.
• Attention to detail while working in fast‑paced environment with multiple projects.
• Strong sense of urgency and a “can‑do” attitude.
• Advanced communication skills including oral, written, and presentation.
• Willingness and ability to work in a collaborative, fast paced environment.
• Operates with a calm sense of urgency.
• Takes professional pride and personal ownership of his/her work and accomplishments.
• Honest, open communication with all internal and external team members.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and to coordinate communication across diverse work groups.
• Promote the culture, values, and mission of Smoothie King.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural, or related degree, preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a…