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About the Role
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Construction Project Manager to join our Store Development team. This role will manage scoop shop construction projects across 12 national markets, supporting the company's expansion. The ideal candidate is experienced in multi-unit retail expansion, takes ownership, is solution-oriented, and loves ice cream.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple scoop shop construction projects simultaneously across all markets.
- Establish and strengthen relationships with internal cross-functional departments and external consultants & vendors.
- Proactively evaluate and improve construction strategies to support brand footprint development.
- Manage project schedules from lease signing through close-out, identifying potential challenges or delays.
- Review and uphold Landlord/Tenant work letters, Tenant Criteria, Construction Rules and Regulations, and general lease exhibits.
- Prepare project cost estimates, identify cost savings, and track expenditures.
- Lead contractor bidding, leveling, contract negotiation, bid award, percent completion, change order negotiation, and payment applications.
- Review architectural and engineering drawings, flagging cost savings and ensuring design compliance.
- Ensure all construction projects obtain necessary permits and variances in compliance with state and local laws.
- Communicate project status, problems, and required actions to all participants.
- Evaluate job site construction progress and quality of work.
- Resolve construction conflicts and maintain construction quality and progress.
- Coordinate inspections and sign-offs with GC and local municipalities.
- Perform store turnover walkthroughs and follow up on punch list completion.
- Gather close-out documents, manuals, warranties, and lien waivers.
Requirements
- At least 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role supporting development and/or commercial construction projects approximately 500-2,500 sf.
- At least 3 to 5 years in restaurant/fast casual/counter service construction.
- Proven success in delivering projects on time and on budget.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and engineering specifications.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing infrastructure, and fire protection systems.
- Familiarity with local building codes including ADA requirements.
- Very strong organizational and communication skills.
- Capable of aligning priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Available to travel up to 50% of the time.
Skills
- ProCore
- Blue Beam Revu
- Company Cam
- G Suite (Google Drive, Gchat, Sheets, Docs)
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 7-10 years
- 3-5 years
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 to $135,000
- Eligible for annual 10% bonus
Benefits
- Employee Scoop Card
- Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
- 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
- Wellness Reimbursement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)
About the Company
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream started in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.
- Happiness is healthiness.
- We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
Equal Opportunity
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer.
- We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.