Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator:
At CAVA Support Centers we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. Our Support Center needs fanatics in tech, marketing, human resources, finance, operations, supply chain, and store development to support our growing brands.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.
• Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic.
• Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and communities.

The Role:
Are you a highly organized multi-tasker who loves to ‘learn by doing’? Do you excel at collaborating with cross-functional partners and third-party vendors? If this is you, we want you to join our team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from our full-service restaurants, our chef-driven fast-casual format is currently in four states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for a Development Coordinator to join the Development Group at CAVA, helping us reach new communities with each new location

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for coordinating with multiple cross-functional partners during pre-lease, design, construction, and close-out for CAVA restaurant projects to meet established deadlines.
• Responsible for assisting design and construction partners with coordinating daily project management activities during construction and close-out phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants.
• Track progressive budgets during project execution.
• Perform OSI purchasing for projects - review design documents, perform material take-offs, issue PO’s, validate quotes, review and approve invoices
• Partner with design and procurement teams to execute national vendor strategies, and participate in Vendor interviews, facilities visits as part of RFP process
• Assist Construction Managers in coordinating the GC Bid process - from issuing Request for Quotes, Validating/Negotiating Bids, through final Contract Award.
• Request and coordinate required COI issuance for CAVA prior to construction
• Partner with Design, Architects of Record, and Expediters to ensure building and other permits required for CAVA’s build out are obtained.
• Coordinate the transfer of existing utility accounts, and/or support Construction team with administrative tasks relative to the installation of new utility services.
• As necessary, attend regular construction progress calls for the purpose of coordinating third-party vendor scope of work.
• Coordinate Coming Soon Signage with Marketing, Operations and Construction; obtain necessary Landlord approvals.
• Partner with Operations & Legal team to apply and submit for health permits.
• Partner with Operations to apply and submit for business licenses, conduct necessary research of all jurisdictional requirements for sales tax to be provided to accounting.
• Compile packages and request TI Allowance credits from landlords; track and coordinate invoice and final amounts with accounting, CM, and REM
• Work with Construction Managers to ensure openings are successfully executed with minimal outstanding items.
• Coordinate with Operations team in scheduling delivery of loose equipment and/or goods required to commence staff training and open for operations.
• Support Operations/Facilities teams in executing construction warranty work, ensure all items are addressed and closed out in a timely manner.
• Update & maintain development tracker generate weekly vendor reports & utilities logs.
• Maintain detailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.
• Support Construction Managers in project close-out administration, including but not limited to - ensuring Entitlements for individual projects are obtained and all permits are fully closed-out, obtain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings, with appropriate documentation in CAVA files and/or on site as applicable.

The Qualifications:

• Professional college degree, (Business Administration or Project Management a plus)
• Minimum 2 years of post-collegiate experience in a coordinator or administrative role (in Development or Procurement/Purchasing field a plus).
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings, specifications, and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with general contractors, specialty vendors, and other professionals providing services for development projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and Excel
• Capable of supporting multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience using cloud-based Project Management Platforms (such as Procore, Tririga, Lucernex), a plus
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Bluebeam a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
• Must be able to push and pull up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.