Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Associate Construction Manager:

Do you have high standards for executing projects? Are you an organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously? Do you excel at collaborating with cross-functional partners? If this is you, we want you to join our team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from our full-service restaurants, our chef-driven fast-casual format is currently in four states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for a Development Manager to join the Development Group at CAVA, helping us reach new communities with each new location

What You’ll Do:

• Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset
• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly
• Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
• Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day
• Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals
• Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business
• Assist in coordinating with multiple cross-functional partners during pre-lease and design phases to ensure compliance with Cava standards and to meet established deadlines.
• Assist in coordinating project management activities during pre-construction, construction and post construction phase for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants, CAVA Products production facilities.
• Partner with the Construction Manager to track and manage key project milestones to ensure project stays on track.
• Partner with Construction Manager and design team/consultants/vendors during design development phase, on matters related to constructability, means and methods, and cost. Bring in Contractors for additional input as needed.
• Assist CMs in reviewing design documents and specifications, provide feedback relative to constructability, budget, and schedule impacts.
• Assist CMs in the management of landlord construction progress in preparation for Cava ground break.
• Assist with the GC Bid process, from issuing Request for Quotes, through Validating/Negotiating Bids, obtain required department leadership approvals for final Contract Award.
• Assist and partner to support with development services on OSI items.
• Partner with Design, Architects of Record, and Expediters to ensure building and other permits required for CAVA’s build out are obtained.
• Assist in moderating regular progress meetings and perform routine site visits to ensure CAVA project goals are achieved (standard branding, quality, schedule, cost, etc), provide high-level status updates to Department and Company leadership.
• Coordinate with Marketing on any pre-opening efforts, as required.
• Coordinate delivery of loose equipment and/or goods required to commence staff training and open for operations.
• Support Operations/Facilities teams post-occupancy on significant repairs and/or renovations and ensure all construction warranty items are addressed and closed out in a timely manner.
• Track and preliminarily review contractor contracts for projects.
• Maintain detailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.
• Assist in putting together department wide progress reports and distribute to key stakeholders.
• Assist with project close-out administration, including but not limited to: ensuring Entitlements for individual projects are obtained and all permits are fully closed-out, obtain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings, with appropriate documentation in CAVA files and/or on site as applicable.

The Qualifications:

• Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-collegiate experience in construction field with at least 1 year in the restaurant/food service industry.
• Experience assisting in managing multiple construction projects simultaneously of varying complexity and with varying team members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively assist in managing general contractors, specialty vendors, and other professionals providing services for construction projects.
• Knowledge of all project documents, including but not limited to construction documents, specifications, GC contracts, purchase orders, standard daily correspondence forms, submittals, RFI’s.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and Excel.
• Experience using cloud-based Project Management Platforms (such as Procore, Tririga, Lucernex) a plus
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/REVIT, Bluebeam a plus
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The range posted is an all-cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.