Construction Manager

Welcome to the Table. At Sur La Table, community, culinary joy, and celebration are at the heart of who we are. From monthly spotlights to the Golden Whisk awards and cooking class perks, our culture blends recognition with hands-on experiences. New team members are welcomed with care and inspired by wellness events, inclusive stories, and a personal touch that makes you feel right at home.

Reports to: Senior Manager of Construction

Location: Remote US (preferred locations: Florida; Atlanta, GA; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC)

About the role

Sur La Table is expanding its East Coast store portfolio with multiple new builds slated over the next two years, and this role exists to serve as the sole on-the-ground construction leader for the region. As Construction Manager, New Store Development, you will independently manage the full lifecycle of new store builds, remodels, and tenant improvements — from pre-construction through closeout — with full budget accountability on projects ranging from $50K to $2.5M+.

Success in the first year means delivering your first new store build on time and on budget, establishing reliable GC and subcontractor relationships across East Coast markets, and building the forecasting and reporting cadence that keeps leadership informed without surprises. Given that our stores include commercial-grade teaching kitchens, experience with restaurant or grocery construction is critical.

This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.

What you'll do

• Independently manage the full lifecycle of construction projects ($50K–$2.5M+), including new store builds, tenant improvements, and remodels — from pre-construction through punch list and closeout
• Own project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking end-to-end — building initial budgets, maintaining cost-to-complete forecasts, and proactively flagging variances to leadership before they become overruns
• Solicit, review, and award bids; negotiate contracts with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
• Serve as the primary owner's representative on-site and in all project-related communications
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Real Estate, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT, and Finance
• Oversee commercial kitchen buildouts including hood systems, ventilation, gas, plumbing, and equipment connections in compliance with health code requirements
• Manage project permitting, inspections, and certificate of occupancy processes in coordination with architects and local authorities
• Deliver detailed, recurring budget and forecast reporting to leadership, including variance analysis and corrective action plans
• Maintain detailed project documentation: RFIs, submittals, change orders, lien waivers, and closeout packages