Senior Construction Manager – Midwest

Job overview

The Senior Construction Manager – Midwest role is listed in Washington, DC, with the posting identifying the street address as “Remote”; the work arrangement is not clearly established. Compensation is $145,000–$170,000 per year. CAVA is a growing fast-casual restaurant and consumer packaged goods brand expanding into new communities. The manager coordinates restaurant and production-facility projects from site evaluation and design through construction, opening, and closeout. The role aligns internal teams, contractors, and vendors on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and turnover to support the company’s expansion.

What you'll do

• Coordinate pre-lease and design work for site feasibility and standards
• manage construction and closeout activities
• support site evaluation and lease documents
• prepare schedules and budgets
• coordinate due diligence, design reviews, bids, permits, and utilities
• manage site issues and progress meetings
• coordinate pre-opening and turnover
• administer contractor and vendor contracts
• maintain project files and closeout documentation
• support capital planning and invoice reconciliation
• travel up to 50%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior construction manager

midwest

cava

washington dc listing

full-time

restaurant construction

project management

retail rollout

budget and schedule

contractor management

travel up to 50%

$145k–$170k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus and long-term incentives, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, health, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet insurance, 401(k) contribution, company-paid disability and life coverage for eligible positions, and free CAVA food.

Why this role

The posting describes travel up to 50% and requires at least eight years of relevant construction experience, including retail rollout project management.

About the employer

Design and Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.