Title Director, Design & Construction

Overview

The Director of Design & Construction will manage and provide construction support for all new locations across the Well Biz Brands portfolio and oversee all remodel and refresh projects. They will manage vendors throughout the project, oversee the architectural and permitting process, review construction drawings, sign renderings, general contractor schedules, general contractor quotes, vendor quotes, and site photos, and manage project files and other administrative tasks.

They will work cross-functionally with Sales, Real Estate, Design, Operations, NSO team, and Creative/Marketing to ensure each location is built to brand standards. As the team evolves, this person will provide oversight and management to Construction and Project Managers and ensure projects receive support for all construction-related activities for new locations, remodels, and relocations across the Well Biz Brands portfolio.

They will ensure the team guides franchise owners through the construction process, manages the schedule, and communicates with key internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Well Biz Brands Benefits:

• Flexible time off and holiday schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K match
• Monthly allowance for spend at Well Biz Brands, Inc. owned brands
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Plan

Compensation Range: $ - $/annually plus an incentive compensation plan. Offers to select candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

Salary ranges reflect Colorado disclosure requirements. Compensation may vary by geographic location for candidates working outside Colorado.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with franchisees to manage/ provide construction support for all new locations.

• Partner with Design, Operations, Real Estate, Marketing, NSO team, and other key stakeholders to provide direction and status updates on the construction process for all active project locations.

• Attend and participate in weekly status calls with franchise owners, the NSO team, and third-party vendors to discuss project status.

• Manage and coordinate weekly status calls with architects and key vendors for updates on on-site surveys, construction drawings, permits (timing and approvals), etc.

• Manage, coordinate, and review the site survey process with architects to ensure the viability of the proposed location, including use, zoning, parking, regulatory requirements, design standards, utility availability, costs, and fees.

• Proactively manage the site survey process, construction documents, permits, signage, and project vendors from start to completion.

• Review and redline construction documents, both architectural and MEP, to verify layout and finish selections, and communicate any necessary changes directly to the architect.

• Review and approve all exterior signage and interior graphics from third-party vendors to ensure brand standards are met.

• Responsible for providing updates on the overall project status and project milestones, and managing and tracking all milestones for construction-related dates on the project reporting pipeline.

• Organize, maintain, and manage project files that include items relating to construction, architecture, and permitting.

• Work with the internal team, GCs, architects, etc., on value engineering the buildout for each brand.

• Work with franchisees, Design, Operations, and other key stakeholders to provide direction and support on all remodels and refreshes.

• Work with Design and Operations to manage and coordinate various project rollouts for new product and service innovations.

• Manage direct reports as assigned, including Construction Manager, Project Manager, and/or…