Construction Manager

Raising Cane's • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Company Description

At Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals - it's our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard, Have Fun, philosophy. Raising Cane's is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the team and Raise the Bar!

Job Description

The Construction Manager oversees all Restaurant construction related activities from project inception through completion. This role ensures each Restaurant is built in accordance with approved construction drawings and brand standards, applying effective project management practices across planning, design, and construction to control cost, time, and quality.

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

Review project documents, contracts, field conditions, and consultant inputs to fully understand scope and ensure constructability

Review and monitor project schedules, milestone events, proposed master schedules, and general contractor progress

Initiate communication procedures and collaborate with internal teams, consultants, municipal partners, and other stakeholders

Attend public hearings or meetings as required for project progression

Develop and adjust project budgets across all phases, including monthly cost forecasting

Lead competitive bidding, bid leveling, and the awarding of development contracts to qualified general contractors

Maintain internal project management tools and systems to ensure accurate forecasting of project costs, durations, and status

Conduct constructability reviews and provide guidance to consultants and the design team on required document modifications

Visit construction sites at key milestones or as needed to verify schedule adherence, observe quality, and ensure compliance with drawings

Review and manage site, building, and equipment shop drawings, submittals, and installation schedules

Prepare and manage punch lists, score general contractor performance, and oversee third-party testing and QC requirements

Track, review, and respond to general contractors and equipment vendors to maintain project flow

Complete Restaurant turnover to the New Restaurant Opening team and maintain routine project status reporting

Partner with internal and external teams to support timely completion and closeout of each development

Travel Requirements:

Requires up to 50% travel, or as needed, and functions as a field-based, work-from-home role

Qualifications

5+ years of construction experience, preferably in Restaurant development

Bachelor's degree in Construction or related field, or equivalent work experience

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent construction projects in a fast-paced environment

Extensive understanding of construction processes, plan sets, and permitting

Ability to work with web-based systems and quickly learn new technologies

Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple shifting priorities

Self-driven, flexible, energetic, with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Lucernex experience

Advance knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, Calendar, Scheduling, and PowerPoint

Starting from $100,000 - $130,000 annually plus incentive

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a performance bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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