Senior Construction Manager, Special Projects

Brand:

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.

POSITION MISSION

The Senior Construction Manager, Special Projects is responsible for leading the execution of strategic reinvestment and special construction projects across Bagel Brands’ national portfolio of bakery-cafes. This role manages projects including remodels, relocations, brand conversions, acquisition conversions, and multi-site rollout initiatives that support operational excellence, guest experience, and long-term business growth.

Through strong project management, cross-functional partnership, and operational leadership, this role ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. In alignment with Bagel Brands’ Mission, Vision, and Values, the Construction Manager, Special Projects drives continuous improvement, fosters collaboration across teams, and helps create environments where team members and guests can thrive.

Department: Development

Annual Salary: $135,000 to $140,000

Bonus: 15%

LTIP: $20,000

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Project & Program Management

• Lead multiple simultaneous construction and reinvestment projects across Bagel Brands’ portfolio, including remodels, relocations, conversions, acquisitions, and other special projects.
• Manage projects through all phases including scoping, due diligence, design, entitlement, permitting, construction, turnover, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company standards, operational requirements, and project objectives.
• Identify and execute opportunities for value-add reinvestment initiatives that improve operational efficiency, guest experience, and asset performance.
• Assist in evaluating acquisition opportunities with focus on facility conditions, conversion scope, and capital investment implications.
• Build and maintain capital expenditure tracking models and support preparation of project budgets and investment requests for leadership review.

Construction Execution & Field Leadership

• Direct day-to-day project execution activities including contractor coordination, project scheduling, issue resolution, and construction oversight.
• Manage external architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and turnkey partners to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and scope execution.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and construction reporting.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to monitor project progress, ensure quality standards, and address project challenges proactively.
• Lead onsite punch walks, turnover processes, and project closeout activities with Operations teams.
• Coordinate vendor deliveries, field communication, and onsite execution activities to support efficient project delivery.
• Ensure project files, documentation, and communication are maintained in accordance with company standards and best practices.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Operational Alignment

• Partner closely with Real Estate, Design, Facilities, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to align project execution with operational and business priorities.
• Support preconstruction activities including project scoping, estimating, permitting, contracting, and operational readiness planning.
• Represent Bagel Brands in interactions with landlords, inspectors, utility providers, municipalities, and other external stakeholders to support project approvals and mitigate risks.
• Provide regular project updates, reporting, and communication to leadership and business partners.
• Field permitting, licensing, and construction-related questions from consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support

• Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, project delivery standards, specifications, and operational efficiencies.
• Support development and implementation of best practices across construction and reinvestment programs.
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