Construction Project Manager - East Coast

Insomnia Cookies rapidly growing, nationally recognized, multi-concept retail bakery company is seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to join our Development team. This role will be based out of our Philadelphia HQ with frequent travel for N orth Eastern and Canadian market coverage.

* A competitive base salary plus annual bonus compensation package

* Enrollment in our Cookie Jar deferred compensation program

* Excellent comprehensive benefits coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans and pet insurance

* 401K with contribution match

* 3 weeks paid vacation plus 2 Insomnia Cookies personal wellness days

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the bid process for general contractors, including assembly of bid documents, management of the bid period, analysis of bids, management of the approval process and bid award, and issuance of contracts.
• Review Contract Documents for accuracy and adherence to concept standards.
• Supervise general contractors and all direct Insomnia Cookies vendors on various new store projects, including managing schedule updates from the general contractor and updating and coordinating as required with Operations.
• Support the design and permitting teams with building permit approval and construction document content.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Manage interactions with landlords and/or landlords' representatives during the build-out process, including supporting the legal team on construction-related items in the lease.
• Manage the turnover process for new and remodeled stores from Construction to Operations, including development and management of the punch list, transfer of warranty and maintenance manuals, communication of essential store maintenance procedures, etc.
• Work with the new store coordinator on equipment requisition and delivery and store set-up schedules.
• Role requires up to 75% travel

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management on multiple projects with at least 2+ years of retail, restaurant or hotel design and/or construction project management experience
• Working knowledge of processes and procedures for construction administration, including CPM scheduling, cost reporting, payment application process, and project status reporting.
• Experience in commercial construction in the capacity of an Owner's representative.
• B.S./B.A. in Architecture/Construction Management, or other degree with equivalent experience is desired.
• Professional registrations, such as license to practice Architecture, CPM, PMP, PE, etc., a plus.
• Ability to direct and motivate outside design professionals and other consultants.
• Ability to communicate and function effectively within a complex corporate environment, including Design team, Purchasing, Operations, Culinary, etc.
• Ability to recognize and take advantage of opportunities to minimize project costs, maintain construction schedules, and improve the quality of completed facilities.

Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm room by then-student, Seth Berkowitz. Fast forward 20 years and so... many....cookies... later, our innovative bakery + delivery concept has become a cult brand known for its rabid following of cookie lovers who crave Insomnia's warm, delicious delivery all day and late into the night. With an expanding footprint of over 300 stores globally, an experiential, "sweet-easy" concept as the brand's flagship in Philadelphia, Pa. (where Insomnia Cookies is headquartered), and a rapidly-growing nationwide shipping and gifting portfolio... Insomnia Cookies is revolutionizing the cookie game by truly " Imagining What's Possible"!