At Call Your Mother we believe that great food is made even better with amazing service and having fun together. CYM is a neighborhood bagel shop and deli with locations in Park View, Capitol Hill, Bethesda, Georgetown, weekly farmer’s markets throughout the DMV, and new shops on the way. We're looking for new team members with positive attitudes and an eagerness to learn who are as excited about good food & GOOD VIBES. We’re hiring a Head of Construction & Development! The Head of Construction & Development is responsible for strategic planning and execution of CYM’s national expansion plans, ensuring brand standards and speed to market. They oversee the entire construction lifecycle, from pre-lease feasibility assessments to project close-out, optimizing costs and timelines without compromising quality. This role manages vendor relationships, contractor performance, and internal coordination to streamline design, permitting, and construction phases. They also lead and mentor the new shop development team, fostering collaboration across departments and ensuring deadlines are met. Additionally, they support post-occupancy operations, warranty resolutions, and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability. This role is based in D.C. but requires frequent travel to current and future CYM locations and markets. Company Core Values & Expectations: + Vibrant – Abundantly happy, fun, passionate, playful, and kind + Integrity  –  Honest, caring, real, and always striving to do the right thing + Belonging – Work as a team to make people feel welcome  + Energy – Active, proactive, and work hard to make things happen + Seize the Moment – Make the most of every opportunity by saying yes, by trying new things, and by being original As a CYM team member, you’ll make an impact by: + Creating extraordinary moments for guests + Contributing to our business with your ideas and feedback + Supporting and lifting up our communities and neighborhoods + Being yourself and making genuine relationships with other team members and guests Your core responsibilities will be: + Strategic Development Planning: Collaborate with leadership to establish and maintain agreed upon business objectives, maintain brand standards, and ensure speed to market, to develop long-term plans for the organization around the growth and development of construction + Construction Lifecycle Management: Responsible for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing daily project management activities during construction and close-out phases for the national expansion of CYM’s shops and commissaries + Cost and Speed Optimization: Creatively lower the cost and speed of construction projects while establishing a cadence to validate pricing and/or value engineer costs of construction without sacrificing the brand image. + Deadline Management: Create and manage deadlines for all construction projects, ensuring timely completion and accountability to hitting deadlines. + Vendor Management: Develop a network of regional contractors and design partners with clear performance metrics and accountability + Development Team Management: Lead and mentor the Development team to drive consistent growth through open communication, education, and strong organizational skills; leading the following shared responsibilities: Lease Phase: + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure site feasibility, compliance with CYM standards, and thorough due diligence. + Assist in evaluating prospective locations, providing feedback on Letters of Intent and Work Letters. + Manage project schedules, budgets, and approvals, working closely with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external partners to ensure alignment and that project execution meets timelines and financial goals Design Phase: + Review design documents for constructability, budget, and schedule impacts while securing necessary landlord approvals. + Manage the GC bid process, contractor negotiations, and vendor contracts to optimize cost and efficiency. + Oversee permitting in collaboration with design teams and expedite construction without compromising brand standards. Construction Phase: + Oversee all facets of construction including build out, utilities, equipment, site issues, and hosting routine progress meetings to ensure communication to stakeholders and  project goals are met  + Ensure smooth project turnovers to Operations with minimal outstanding items  + Support post-occupancy needs, including major repairs, renovations, and timely resolution of construction warranty items. + Maintain project documentation and oversee close-out administration, ensuring permits and entitlements are finalized. You’ll be a great addition to the CYM team if you have: + 5+ years in a project management role overseeing retail roll-out construction projects, with at least 2 years in the restaurant/foodservice industry + Ability to read/interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical documents + Experience in managing multiple construction projects simultaneously + Demonstrated ability to effectively manage general contractors, specialty vendors, and other professionals providing services for construction projects + Knowledge of project documents, including but not limited to construction documents, specifications, GC contracts, P.O.s, standard correspondence forms, submittals, RFI’s + Understanding of basic Lease terms + Strong influence and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate with Senior Leadership. Clear and effective communication across all media with people at various levels, internal and external. + Possess strong presentation skill and will be required to make credible recommendations on site selection providing all the related key KPI's that are predictors of an excellent site. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and Excel + Experience using cloud-based Project Management + Ability to travel up to 50% You’ll love working at CYM because: + Competitive base salary (130-150k) and 10% bonus opportunity + We have a friendly, fun, and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team, and opportunities to grow + A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k, paid vacation, and paid parental leave + Other staff benefits include, free Call Your Mother staff meals, free fitness and wellness classes, English/Spanish classes, and more We provide equal opportunities to everyone who works for us and every applicant. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We enthusiastically celebrate the diversity of our team and believe that talent, passion, and experience are the only relevant criteria for considering new team members. Powered by JazzHR