Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Artisanal ice cream retailer and wholesaler

Construction Project Manager

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrooklyn, NY, USA$120k - $135k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role supporting development and/or commercial construction projects of approximately 500–2,500 square feet.
At least 3 to 5 years of experience in restaurant, fast-casual, or counter-service construction.
Proven success delivering projects on time and on budget.
Ability to interpret construction drawings and engineering specifications.
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems.
Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing infrastructure, and fire protection systems.
Familiarity with local building codes, including ADA requirements.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to align priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam Revu, CompanyCam, or similar applications.
Availability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple scoop shop construction projects simultaneously across all markets.
Establish and strengthen relationships with internal cross-functional departments and external consultants and vendors, including landlords, expeditors, architects of record, engineers, general contractors, equipment vendors, signage fabricators, and other specialty vendors.
Evaluate and improve construction strategies to support development and build-out of the brand’s footprint.
Manage project schedules from lease signing through closeout, flagging 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, identify cost-saving opportunities for budget approval, and track actual project expenditures.
Lead contractor bidding, bid leveling, contract negotiation, bid awards, percent-completion tracking, change-order negotiation, and payment applications.
Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications, flag cost-saving opportunities, and ensure design compliance with lease obligations, permit requirements, and company design standards.
Ensure construction projects obtain necessary permits and variances in compliance with state and local building and zoning laws and codes.
Communicate project status, problems, and required actions to project participants regularly and promptly.
Evaluate job-site construction progress and quality of completed work.
Resolve construction conflicts in the field and maintain construction quality and progress.
Coordinate inspections and sign-offs with general contractors and local municipalities to ensure successful turnover.
Perform store-turnover walkthroughs with the general contractor and Operations team and follow up on punch-list completion.
Gather closeout documents, manuals, warranties, and lien waivers, ensuring landlord and tenant-improvement requirements are met and collected in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with G Suite, including Google Drive, Google Chat, Sheets, and Docs.

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
Coordinate inspections and sign offs with GC and local municipalities to ensure a successful turnover
Perform store turnover walk throughs with GC and Operations team, follow up on punch list completion
Gather close out documents, manuals, warranties and lien wavers ensuring all Landlord and TI requirements are met and collected in a timely manner

Job Requirements

At least 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role supporting development and/or commercial construction projects approximately 500-2,500 sf
At least 3 to 5 years in restaurant/ fast casual/ counter service construction
Proven success in delivering projects on time and on budget
Ability to interpret construction drawings and engineering specifications
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems
Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing infrastructure, and fire protection systems
Familiarity with local building codes include ADA requirements
Very strong organizational and communication skills
Capable of aligning priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong working knowledge of ProCore, Blue Beam Revu, Company Cam or similar applications
Experience with G Suite (Google Drive, Gchat, Sheets Docs, etc.) is a plus
Passion for brand standards, retail expansion & ice cream
Available to travel up to 50% of the time

Compensation + Benefits

$120,000 to $135,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly

Eligible for annual 10% bonus

Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
401k with up to 4% Employer Match
Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
Wellness Reimbursement Plan
Flexible Time Off - No accrual required
Paid Sick Time
Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)
Yearly Performance Reviews

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

Salary Range

$120,000—$135,000 USD

Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

Salary Range 120000 - 135000 USD

About the Company

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Artisanal ice cream retailer and wholesaler

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream makes premium ice cream in both dairy and vegan lines, sold through company-owned scoop shops and wholesale channels. Dairy recipes follow a French-style method with fresh milk, cream, sugar, and many egg yolks, while vegan options use house-made cashew, coconut, and oat milks with cocoa butter, all crafted in small batches for distribution to scoops, grocery pints, and select international locations. The company stands out by combining a strong dairy- and vegan-focused menu with a multi-channel retail approach built on simple, high-quality ingredients and artisanal techniques. Its goal is to grow a well-known premium ice cream brand with broad reach while preserving quality across more locations and markets.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $24.7M
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2008

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