Senior Construction Manager

Spark Car Wash•Summit, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spark Car Wash is a high-growth, institutionally backed express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast, with plans to open many modern locations throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The company aims to deliver an excellent customer experience and an enriching employee environment while becoming the region’s largest car wash operator and premier car wash brand. The Senior Construction Manager leads new-build and renovation projects from permitting through grand opening, overseeing multiple sites across PA, NJ, and NY. The role is responsible for delivering locations on time, within budget, and in accordance with Spark standards. It reports to the Director of Construction and is hybrid, with regular travel to store locations, occasional in-office presence, and remote work available with manager approval. The position includes frequent local travel to Spark locations, primarily by company vehicle, as well as limited overnight travel. Field work involves visiting active car wash sites and exposure to varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or automotive construction.
Proven success managing multiple simultaneous projects across geographies.
Deep knowledge of permitting, utilities, site development, and general contractor oversight.
Strong financial and scheduling skills.
Proficiency in Procore, Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent tools.
Ability to read and interpret full architectural, civil, and MEP plan sets.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Record eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage ground-up and renovation projects from pre-construction through closeout.
Drive permitting, scheduling, budgeting, bidding, site visits, and weekly GC-owner meetings.
Serve as Spark’s day-to-day job site lead, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
Coordinate civil, structural, MEP, and equipment installation trades.
Manage project budgets and schedules in line with company goals.
Control costs proactively, manage change orders, and resolve field issues.
Lead RFP and bidding processes.
Evaluate contractor performance, enforce safety and quality standards, and manage contracts.
Support Real Estate with site feasibility reviews and utility access.
Coordinate with Operations, Facilities, and Finance teams.
Manage utilities and permitting with municipalities.
Track budgets, schedules, as-builts, and site progress.
Provide regular updates to the Director of Construction and leadership team.
Uphold Spark’s construction and brand standards.
Lead punch walks, turnover, and post-opening reviews.
Help develop SOPs and a construction playbook to support company growth.