Director Construction, East

Sprouts Farmers Market•New York, NY

11d

About The Position

The Director of Construction East is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of all grocery store construction projects, including new store builds, remodels, refreshes, and expansions. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to brand and operational standards, while supporting aggressive store-opening schedules and multi-market growth. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in grocery or big-box retail construction, excels in fast-paced, high-volume environments, and can scale teams, processes, and vendor partnerships as the business grows. This position will support the growing Multi‑Market region (FL, NJ, NY, IL). The ideal candidate will reside in one of these four states.

Requirements

10+ years of construction experience with retail or grocery projects
5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role
Proven experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously across markets
Strong knowledge of grocery-specific requirements (MEP, refrigeration, food safety, health codes)
Demonstrated success managing large capital budgets
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-growth or rollout-driven retail brands
Ground-up and conversion experience
Familiarity with national and regional contractor networks
Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)

Responsibilities

Sets and owns the long-term construction strategy aligned to enterprise growth plans
Lead end-to-end construction delivery for grocery stores, including ground-up
Own project schedules and budgets from handoff through turnover and store opening
Ensure consistent execution of brand standards and operational needs
Drive speed-to-open while maintaining quality and safety standards
Develop and manage annual construction budgets and forecasts
Establish cost benchmarks by market, project type, and complexity
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising schedule or quality
Review and approve change orders, pay applications, and final reconciliations
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing construction team
Ensure proper workload balance, staffing levels, and succession planning
Define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the team
Partner closely with Real Estate, Design, Facilities, Store Operations, and Finance
Establish and manage relationships with general contractors, architects, engineers, and key trades
Develop preferred vendor programs and negotiate master service agreements
Drive consistent performance across regions and markets
Resolve escalations and manage risk proactively
Partner with Real Estate on site feasibility, entitlements, and due diligence
Partners with Executive Leadership on capital allocations and multi-year development planning
Collaborate with Design to ensure constructability and cost alignment
Coordinate closely with Store Operations to support training, merchandising, and opening readiness
Support executive leadership with clear reporting and insights
Leads transformation of construction delivery models to support scale and speed
Implement scalable construction processes, tools, and reporting standards
Track KPIs related to cost, schedule, quality, and safety
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
Champion continuous improvement across construction delivery

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
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