Construction Manager

Brand:
Bagel Brands

Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone's day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

The Construction Manager will work with the development department to oversee and coordinate multiple construction projects from start to finish while supporting planning, execution, and delivery aligned with company standards. This role will focus on the Western region. This role will lead a team of construction coordinators.

• Department: Development
• Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000/yr
• Annual Bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Project Planning & Pre-Construction

• Provide leadership to one or more of the Construction Coordinators in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and other parties to develop detailed job scopes and material requirements.
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and communicates with stakeholders regarding costs and progress.
• Reviews lease documents and coordinates utilities and site services.
• Works with Design and Facilities teams to forecast long-lead items.

Construction Management & Execution

• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs construction and remodel activities.
• Ensures adherence to budget and timeline; makes adjustments for unexpected issues.
• Ensures safety standards, codes, and guidelines are followed.
• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and compliance by all parties.
• Collaborates with teams and contractors to resolve construction or design issues.
• Manages delays, weather impacts, or jobsite emergencies.
• Tracks deliveries and installations across projects.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and to satisfaction.
• Manages turnover to Operations and completion of punch lists.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Receives and reviews invoices against quotes prior to approval.
• Maintains construction files and closeout documentation.
• Obtains requirements for landlord TI reimbursements.
• Maintains electronic files and reporting systems.
• Provides weekly status updates.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Develops strong relationships with owners, managers, designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Communicates with all levels of management.
• Works independently and takes ownership of project execution.

Additional Responsibilities That May Be Performed

• Review lease work exhibits for tenant requirements.
• Coordinate project changes impacting design prototypes.
• Manage vendors and project-specific orders.
• Build relationships with landlord management throughout project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Facilities on subcontractor coordination and equipment specifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR)

• Effective Communication: Communicates technical information clearly and effectively while partnering across technical and non-technical teams.
• Accountability & Ownership: Takes ownership of systems, configurations, integrations, and technical solutions while ensuring accuracy, reliability, and follow-through.
• Adaptability & Perseverance: Adjusts effectively to changing business needs, evolving technologies, and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on delivering results.

• Empowerment: Builds strong partnerships across teams, contributes to a collaborative environment, and supports others through proactive communication, knowledge sharing, and problem solving.

• Curiosity: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, strengthen market knowledge, and identify innovative approaches that support company growth objectives.

• Self-Awareness: Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and awareness of the impact of communication, decisions, and collaboration on team and business success.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years Construction Manager experience.
• Prior construction experience required.
• Ability to travel to job sites up to 50%.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.

Preferred

• Construction Manager certification (CMAA or AIC).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires travel to construction sites, standing, walking, and navigating active jobsite environments, along with standard office work and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER
The duties of this position may change from time to time. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work and is not all-inclusive.

**Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

Address: | 1720 S Bellaire St. Skybox , Denver, Colorado 80222 |

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.