Construction Manager

Panera Brands

$115K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred.
  • 3-5 years experience as a Construction Manager.
  • Prior construction experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers during project planning to define scopes and material needs.
  • Schedule and coordinate projects logically while budgeting time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, keeping stakeholders informed of costs and progress.
  • Oversee and direct construction activities to ensure they align with budget and timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and guidelines throughout construction.
  • Track deliveries and installations to guarantee project completion on schedule.
  • Develop strong relationships with owners, contractors, and vendors to foster collaborative execution.

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonus opportunities for performance excellence.
  • Professional development and project management training.
  • Flexible work environment with travel allowances for site visits.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
Brand:
Bagel Brands

The Construction Manager will work with the development department to oversee and coordinate multiple construction projects from start to finish while supporting planning, execution, and delivery aligned with company standards.

  • Department: Development
  • Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000/yr
  • Quarterly Bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Project Planning & Pre-Construction
  • Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and other parties to develop detailed job scopes and material requirements.
  • Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet deadlines.
  • Prepares and submits budget estimates and communicates with stakeholders regarding costs and progress.
  • Reviews lease documents and coordinates utilities and site services.
  • Works with Design and Facilities teams to forecast long-lead items.

Construction Management & Execution
  • Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs construction and remodel activities.
  • Ensures adherence to budget and timeline; makes adjustments for unexpected issues.
  • Ensures safety standards, codes, and guidelines are followed.
  • Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and compliance by all parties.
  • Collaborates with teams and contractors to resolve construction or design issues.
  • Manages delays, weather impacts, or jobsite emergencies.
  • Tracks deliveries and installations across projects.
  • Ensures projects are completed on time and to satisfaction.
  • Manages turnover to Operations and completion of punch lists.

Financial & Administrative Management
  • Receives and reviews invoices against quotes prior to approval.
  • Maintains construction files and closeout documentation.
  • Obtains requirements for landlord TI reimbursements.
  • Maintains electronic files and reporting systems.
  • Provides weekly status updates.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management
  • Develops strong relationships with owners, managers, designers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Communicates with all levels of management.
  • Works independently and takes ownership of project execution.

Additional Responsibilities That May Be Performed
  • Review lease work exhibits for tenant requirements.
  • Coordinate project changes impacting design prototypes.
  • Manage vendors and project-specific orders.
  • Build relationships with landlord management throughout project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Facilities on subcontractor coordination and equipment specifications.

Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR)
  • Effective Communication: Communicates technical information clearly and effectively while partnering across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Accountability & Ownership: Takes ownership of systems, configurations, integrations, and technical solutions while ensuring accuracy, reliability, and follow-through.
  • Adaptability & Perseverance: Adjusts effectively to changing business needs, evolving technologies, and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on delivering results.

  • Empowerment: Builds strong partnerships across teams, contributes to a collaborative environment, and supports others through proactive communication, knowledge sharing, and problem solving.


  • Curiosity: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, strengthen market knowledge, and identify innovative approaches that support company growth objectives.


  • Self-Awareness: Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and awareness of the impact of communication, decisions, and collaboration on team and business success.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred.
  • 3-5 years Construction Manager experience.
  • Prior construction experience required.
  • Ability to travel to job sites as needed.
  • Strong knowledge of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and work under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings.

Preferred
  • Construction Manager certification (CMAA or AIC).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires travel to construction sites, standing, walking, and navigating active jobsite environments, along with standard office work and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER
The duties of this position may change from time to time. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work and is not all-inclusive.

**Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

Address: | 1720 S Bellaire St. Skybox , Denver, Colorado 80222 |

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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