Vice President – Construction and Design

Role Overview

• Lead the design, facilities and construction teams for all new and existing restaurants across all geographies
• Manage all phases of projects from site feasibility through store turnover, ensuring quality and brand consistency
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing Design and Construction team, including internal staff and external partners
• Hire and oversee architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure alignment with company standards and maintain competitive pricing.
• Implement and manage project management systems to track progress, budget, timelines, and reporting
• Own and optimize construction budgets, driving cost efficiency across all projects
• Review and red-line Construction Drawings page by page to assure compliance with brand standards
• Create and maintain standard design packages and prototypical plans. Standardizing and prototyping is a key initiative.
• Develop and enforce processes, systems, and KPIs to support scalable growth (20+ new stores annually)
• Drive on-time, on-budget delivery of all new units, remodels, and special projects
• Collaborate closely with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams with clear communication throughout the development cycle.
• Direct and facilitate weekly development meetings with internal teams and external partners
• Oversee all permit and inspection processes, ensuring code compliance and timely approvals, including utilities (gas) and final fire inspection.
• Monitor and resolve field level construction issues, delays, contractor disputes and minimizing any associated change orders.
• Set and maintain vendor relationships and pricing agreements
• Lead the development of a maintenance handoff process post-opening with Facilities

Requirements

• 10 -15 years of related experience, QSR experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Proven success in maintaining the pace and timeline with a rapid growth brand
• Strong finance acumen
• NYC based or within close proximity
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to self-manage timelines and deadlines and run a project from beginning to end
• Familiarity with reviewing and marking up plans
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues
• Thrives in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment
• Known industry contacts/relationships
• Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free meals every day
• Phone reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• More new and exciting benefits on the way!