Director of Construction

Description

Job Description

Position : Director of Construction

Location : Hybrid - Southfield, Michigan

Position Type : Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Because We Invest in YOU!

At Brewtopia, it's more than coffee — it's about disciplined execution that protects our growth velocity.

As a fast-growing 7 Brew franchise group expanding across multiple states, once we secure permits, construction performance becomes an execution responsibility - not a development variable.

Our goal: scale rapidly without breaking schedule, cost discipline, or quality.

To do that, we need a Director of Construction who not only delivers projects on time - but builds the systems, vendor network, and infrastructure needed to scale construction across markets.

This role is about owning the execution of the plan and using systems to achieve it.

Your Mission

Deliver Brewtopia stands from permit handoff to operations handoff:

• On time
• Within approved hard-cost budgets
• Fully ready for operations
• Using repeatable vendors and systems that scale without heroics

Construction performance is not reactive.

You own outcomes - schedule, cost, quality, and scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects through our CPMs ensuring on time & on budget deliveries
• Establish meaningful Construction Reporting with insights to operations, finance & leadership
• Coordinate & communicate with our CPMs, GCs, Vendors, & Consultants to keep projects moving, ensuring on time delivery within budget.
• Build systems and implement with our CPMs which allow us to replicate success & scale rapidly
• Comfortable putting boots on the ground, holding CPMs, partners & vendors accountable and leverages technology to improve results
• Focused on continuous improvement, quality, and scalability of execution
• Proficiency with construction management software is a plus
• Think critically and be proactive, address potential pitfalls before they become issues
• Resolve issues promptly to keep projects on time
• Keep cross-functional stakeholders in the organization (ownership, executive leadership, peer cross functional departments) updated on construction timelines and KPIs via established company reporting and forecasting processes.
• Comply with established company processes, procedures, policies and systems.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of high-volume construction management experience, ideally in ground up construction for QSR, Car washes, C-Store, or retail in Michigan, New York or other northern US markets.
• Proven success in scaling construction and completing projects on time is required
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience putting boots on the ground, managing CPMs or GC’s and using technology to leverage your skills

You enforce schedule

You protect capital

You deliver finished stores — not excuses

What You'll Get

• Competitive Base Salary
• KPI-Based Performance Bonus
• Long-Term Incentive opportunity
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Paid Time Off
• Supportive, collaborative and results oriented work environment
• Be part of high-impact projects that shape our entire team’s future
• Role is based in Michigan and requires travel

JOIN THE BREWTOPIA MOVEMENT

If you're passionate about people, building scalable systems, and leading HR as a true business function - not just a support function — we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brewtopia and 7 Brew are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants are considered fairly, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Apply today and help us build the future.