Senior Construction Manager

Construction ManagerSpark Car Wash is a high growth, institutionally backed express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast. Spark is growing fast and plans to open a significant number of modern car wash locations throughout NJ, NY, and PA. Spark's success is driven by a relentless focus on making the car wash an energizing experience for all, delivering a consistently excellent experience for customers and creating an enriching environment for employees. Guided by our values, Spark's vision is to become the largest car wash operator in the region and the premier car wash brand in the market.As a Construction Manager, you'll lead the execution of new build and renovation projects from permitting through grand opening. You'll oversee multiple sites simultaneously across PA, NJ, and NY, ensuring each location is delivered on time, on budget, and up to Spark standards. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building high-quality retail spaces. You'll report to the Director of Construction.This role is considered a hybrid role with regular travel to store locations across the Northeast, occasional in-office presence, and offers the flexibility to work remotely with manager approval.Project Management & ExecutionManage ground-up and renovation projects from pre-construction through closeout.Drive permitting, scheduling, budgeting, bidding, site visits, and weekly GC-owner meetings.Serve as the day-to-day job site lead for Spark, ensuring quality and timeline adherence.Coordinate construction trades (civil, structural, MEP, equipment installation).Budget & Timeline OwnershipManage budgets and schedules in line with company goals.Proactively control costs, manage change orders, and resolve field issues.Vendor & Contractor OversightLead RFP and bidding processes.Evaluate contractor performance, enforce safety/quality standards, and manage contracts.Cross-Functional CollaborationSupport Real Estate with site feasibility reviews and utility access.Coordinate with Operations, Facilities, and Finance teams for seamless execution.Manage utilities and permitting with municipalities.Documentation & ReportingTrack budgets, schedules, as-builts, and site progress.Provide consistent updates to the Director of Construction and leadership team.Standards & Continuous ImprovementUphold Spark's construction and brand standards.Lead punch walks, turnover, and post-opening reviews.Help develop SOPs and a construction playbook to scale growth