Construction Project Manager

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.

Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Construction Project Manager to join our Store Development team!  This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to continue growing Van Leeuwen scoop shops across 12 national markets.  The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in multi unit retail expansion, takes ownership of projects and is solution oriented (and loves ice cream!).

Our Construction Project Manager will report directly to the Vice President of Store Development. While we are based out of Brooklyn, NY, this role has the opportunity to be hybrid or remote. This role will travel at least 50% of the time.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple scoop shop construction projects simultaneously across all markets
• Establish and strengthen relationships with internal cross functional departments as well as external consultants & vendors: Landlords, Expeditors, AOR’s, Engineers, General Contractors, Equipment vendors, Signage fabricators, and other speciality vendors
• Proactively evaluate and improve construction strategies to support the development and build out of our brand’s footprint
• Manage project schedules from lease signing thru close out, flagging any potential challenges or delays
• Review, evaluate, and uphold Landlord/Tenant work letters, Tenant Criteria, Construction Rules and Regulations and general lease exhibits
• Prepare project cost estimates and identity cost savings opportunities for budget approval and actively track actual project expenditures
• Lead contractor bidding, leveling, contract negotiation, bid award, percent completion, change order negotiation, payment applications
• Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications and flag cost savings opportunities as well as ensure design compliance with lease obligations, permit requirements, and Van Leeuwen design standards
• Ensure all construction projects obtain necessary permits and variances in compliance with all state and local building/ zoning laws and codes
• Clearly communicate on a regular and timely basis, ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, problems, and required actions
• Evaluate job site construction progress and quality of work completed
• Resolve construction conflicts in the field and maintain construction quality and progress