Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager

Restaurant Industry

Hybrid Role, working in office 3 or more days per week

Columbus, Ohio

Travel – up to 20% sometimes on short notice

Permanent Full Time Position

We are partnering with a well‑established, growth‑oriented organization to identify a Sr. Construction Manager with solid corporate restaurant construction experience who can lead restaurant builds and remodels from start to finish in a hands‑on, practical way.

• 401(k) (100% company match for the first 3% deferred and 50% for the next 2%; contributions at 100% vested)
• Holiday bonuses
• 4 weeks of Paid Vacation starting your first year
• On‑site Fitness Center and Café
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of ground‑up and remodel construction projects, managing all phases from the site handoff through restaurant opening.
• Perform comprehensive site due diligence, including feasibility, utilities, zoning, and risk assessment to support informed build decisions.
• Manage permitting, regulatory compliance, and code adherence through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules to meet opening milestones.
• Oversee quality control through site inspections, punch lists, and readiness reviews.
• Proactively manage risks related to labor, cost escalation, safety, and weather.
• Own construction budgets, bid processes, contractor negotiations, and cost controls.
• Support capital planning, forecasting, and value engineering initiatives.
• Enforce standardized design specifications, materials, and layouts to protect brand consistency.

• Hands‑on, accountable leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or business is preferred.
• At least 5 years of corporate construction experience is required; restaurant construction experience is strongly preferred.

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