Assoc Construction Manager

Associate Construction Manager

At CAVA Support Centers we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. Our Support Center needs fanatics in tech, marketing, human resources, finance, operations, supply chain, and store development to support our growing brands. We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.
• Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic.
• Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and communities.

The Role:

Do you have high standards for executing projects? Are you an organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously? Do you excel at collaborating with cross-functional partners? If this is you, we want you to join our team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from our full-service restaurants, our chef-driven fast-casual format is currently in four states with further expansion ahead.

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the Development Group at CAVA, helping us reach new communities with each new location.

• Assist and support the construction team on various project management activities during pre-construction, construction and post construction phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants. This includes:
• Periodically distribute a summary of project budgets ready to be submitted for Real Estate Committee approval.
• Track Landlord progress and host meetings as required in preparation for Cava’s ground break.
• Compile and track possession letters in partnership with the Construction Manager
• Manage General Contractor RFQ process: includes reviewing the responsibility matrix, issuing out bid requests and ensuring numbers are ready to be reviewed by the Construction Manager.
• Manage and track General Contractor project contracts and their Certificate of Insurances.
• Coordinate with Marketing on any pre-opening graphics or any other pre-opening efforts, as required.
• Work directly with the Construction Manager to track and manage key project milestones to ensure project stays on track.
• Coordinate delivery of loose furniture and equipment required to commence Ops staff training and open for operations.
• Coordinate the transfer of existing utility accounts, and/or if required, installation of new utility services.
• Administer the project close-out process with GCs, including ensuring receipt of subcontractor close out documentation, punch list completion and accurate set of as-built drawings.
• Work with our Facilities team to manage General Contractor 1-yr warranty work orders.
• Compile construction progress and financial reports and distribute to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Maintain Cava’s Project Management Platform up to date with all milestones required from the construction department.
• Maintain Cava’s Construction Process Documentation up to date with current practices.
• Manage GC qualification process when onboarding a new GC and prepare for Director approval.
• Partner with Director to put together periodic PowerPoint presentations inclusive of various charts and graphs.
• Basic administrative tasks such as scheduling construction meetings and distributing meeting minutes and action items.

• Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred)
• Minimum 2-3 years of post-collegiate experience in the construction management field, restaurant experience preferred.
• Experience in assisting in multiple construction projects simultaneously of varying complexity and with varying team members.
• Knowledge of basic project documents, including but not limited to construction documents, specifications, GC contracts, purchase orders, standard daily correspondence forms, submittals, RFI’s, etc.
• Some ability to read/interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively…