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Construction Manager, New Store Development

CSC Generation· Sur La Table – Operations
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RemoteFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Construction Manager responsible for on-the-ground leadership of East Coast new store builds, remodels, and tenant improvements from pre-construction through closeout, with full budget accountability on projects ranging from $50K to $2.5M+.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage the full lifecycle of construction projects ($50K–$2.5M+), including new store builds, tenant improvements, and remodels — from pre-construction through punch list and closeout
  • Own project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking end-to-end — building initial budgets, maintaining cost-to-complete forecasts, and proactively flagging variances to leadership before they become overruns
  • Solicit, review, and award bids; negotiate contracts with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Serve as the primary owner's representative on-site and in all project-related communications
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Real Estate, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT, and Finance
  • Oversee commercial kitchen buildouts including hood systems, ventilation, gas, plumbing, and equipment connections in compliance with health code requirements
  • Manage project permitting, inspections, and certificate of occupancy processes in coordination with architects and local authorities
  • Deliver detailed, recurring budget and forecast reporting to leadership, including variance analysis and corrective action plans
  • Maintain detailed project documentation: RFIs, submittals, change orders, lien waivers, and closeout packages
  • Prepare landlord closeout packages and submit for TIA reimbursement
  • Proactively identify and resolve risks before they impact timeline or cost

Qualifications

  • 5–7+ years of construction project management or project engineering experience in commercial retail, restaurant, or grocery environments
  • Must be based in the Midwest or East Coast
  • Demonstrated independent ownership of new store builds from $50K to $2.5M+ — not just remodels or TI work — with full budget accountability
  • Track record of increased project responsibility and effective management of project teams
  • Strong background in construction budgeting and financial forecasting — building project budgets from scope/GC bids, tracking actuals vs. forecast, and managing cost-to-complete projections
  • Direct experience with commercial kitchen construction: hood systems, grease interceptors, gas lines, and health department coordination
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and MEP documents
  • Proven track record managing GC/subcontractor relationships, contract negotiations, and change order review with limited supervision
  • Working knowledge of building codes, ADA compliance, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions
  • Proficiency using AI tools to accelerate budget/forecast reporting, variance analysis, and project documentation (RFIs, submittals, etc.)
  • Strong organizational skills managing multiple, geographically dispersed projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to travel to project sites (20–50%, depending on active project load)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., Procore, BuildingConnected, or similar); advanced Excel skills for budget modeling and forecasting

Skills

Required:Construction project managementBudgeting and forecastingContract negotiationConstruction drawing interpretationKitchen/construction specializations

Benefits

  • Paid time off policies
  • 401(k) match
  • medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
  • employee discounts across our portfolio of brands
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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AI Native Retail Future: Commerce AGI

CSC Generation is the AI-native retail holding company. We modernize iconic brands with data, automation and our Genesis platform to build the future of Commerce AGI.

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