Construction Director

-Position

Construction Director

-Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Construction to lead our construction and facilities operations across all store locations. This role requires a strategic leader who can oversee multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, ensure operational excellence, and build strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

-Essential Duties

・Provide strategic leadership and direction for the construction department, overseeing all new-store development, renovations, and facility maintenance.
・Travel onsite to check on progress of construction and address any issues or questions.
・Travel to sites to conduct site surveys to determine if the space is viable for the business model being planned.
・Lead, mentor, and develop the construction team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
・Handle requests from the stores.
・Negotiate and manage key contracts while balancing company interests and building long-term partnerships.
・Serve as the primary executive liaison with contractors and vendors, consolidating cross-departmental feedback and ensuring alignment with company priorities.
・Review and approve contracts with various contractors.
・Report regularly to executive leadership on project performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.
・Find ways to improve and/or refine the current processes of procurement and/or development.

・Stay mindful of new trends in the involved industries for new opportunities and methods.

-Working Hours

9:00~18:00

-Working Location

Brea, CA

-Salary and Benefit

108K~112K+BONUS

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

10 days of PTO in the first year

Sick Leave

-Holidays

Saturday,  Sunday and national holidays.

-Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

4-year college degree in construction management or business management preferred but not required. 7+ ears of experience in construction or facilities management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

A proven track record of delivering large-scale, multi-site projects on time and on budget.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, as well as company guidelines and procedures. Ability to effectively prepare and communicate routine documents and action plans to Executives.

Japanese and Spanish will be advantageous in completing core tasks.

Practical Skills

Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, professional demeanor, discretion, excellent negotiations skills and problem-solving skills. Organization and communication are critical due to the core task of coordinating internally and externally. Being able to prioritize tasks appropriately in a high-paced environment.

Ability to understand and analyze figures and numbers such as they apply to spreadsheets and/or budgets.

Being able to read architectural plans is a big plus.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Ability to use AutoCAD 2D is highly desirable.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret and present a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and discretion.