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About the Role
Own the buildout of LAP's store network across Germany – from raw space to keys-in-hand handover, on time and on budget. You'll lead fit-out projects end-to-end, tender and hold contractors accountable on programme, quality and cost, and turn every opening into a sharper template for the next one. Partnering with Real Estate, Store Operations, Finance, Brand and external contractors, you'll open stores faster without cutting corners and keep the existing portfolio performing once the doors are open. This role sits at the intersection of expansion, operations and process-building: hands-on by design, without ever losing sight of the bigger picture.
Responsibilities
- Own fit-out projects end-to-end: site assessment, contractor management, timeline and budget through to keys-in-hand handover to Operations.
- Be on site. Read the drawings. Spot the problem before it becomes a three-week delay.
- Tender and manage general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to hold them accountable on programme, quality and budget.
- Conduct technical site assessments (structural condition, floor loads) and produce clear go/no-go recommendations.
- Manage snagging, defect resolution and formal handover.
- Own the capex budget per store: build the cost plan, track it live, and flag deviations before they land.
- Benchmark cost per square metre across projects and drive the build cost down opening by opening.
- Negotiate scopes, rates and framework agreements with contractors and suppliers to standardise what we buy.
- Turn every buildout into a better template for the next one: document what worked, cut what didn't.
- Build the procurement, briefing and cost-tracking workflows that let us open stores faster without losing quality.
- Configure and maintain Asana, Notion and dashboards so the team stays aligned across five parallel projects.
- Keep existing locations performing: manage ad-hoc requests, coordinate technicians and prevent downtime before it happens.
- Identify and implement improvements across the portfolio that drive performance, not just fix problems.
- Improve the customer and barista experience in-store through design, layout and equipment iterations.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of real, hands-on experience in construction project management, retail fit-out or a closely related field.
- Ability to read architectural drawings and technical specs.
- Proven experience managing contractors on site.
- Organised to run multiple projects simultaneously; decisive to make calls without being chased.
- Willingness to travel ~30–50% and spend real time on construction sites across Germany.
- Fluent German (C1+).
- Solid English.
- Driver's licence.
- Background in F&B, hospitality, architecture, civil engineering or real estate (nice-to-have).
- Comfortable with Asana, Notion or MS Project; curious about AI and automation (nice-to-have).
Skills
- Construction project management
- Retail fit-out
- Contractor management
- Timeline management
- Budget management
- Site assessment
- Tendering
- Cost control
- Process optimisation
- Asana
- Notion
- MS Project
- AI
- Automation
Location
- Berlin HQ
- Frankfurt
- Cologne
- Düsseldorf
- Munich
- Hamburg
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Benefits
- Be Part of a Brand on the Rise
- Actual Stores: every location you open is a permanent, visible piece of the company – you'll matter from day one.
- Growth & Ownership: direct access to the founding team and short decision paths – real autonomy to shape how a growing retail network gets built.
- Culture & Community: join a team that values craftsmanship, speed and the social experience of great coffee.
- Exceptional coffee.
About the Company
- LAP Coffee's mission is to transform the coffee industry by tackling its biggest challenges: high prices, impersonal service, and outdated retail experiences.
- We believe that specialty coffee should be accessible to everyone, combining high quality with digital convenience while providing a truly personal customer experience.
- We are redefining the traditional coffee shop model by rethinking everything from store design to pricing and customer engagement.
- Our goal is to create a fresh approach to coffee retail, making premium coffee a daily staple rather than an occasional luxury.
- With the support of leading investors and an ambitious team, we're entering an exciting growth phase—expanding our presence across Germany and beyond.
Equal Opportunity
- To ensure that we provide an inclusive and accessible interview process, please let us know if you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview due to a disability. Your response will help us support you effectively. (For example, adjustments might include accessibility needs, assistive technology, or extra time for certain tasks)