Director of Construction - East

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company.

We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time.

Being a part of Dutch Bros

You are adaptable, a servant leader, and community-minded. You view yourself as an unfinished product on the constant pursuit of personal and professional development.

We rely on our people to uphold our core values of speed, quality, and service to protect our culture and ensure our growth remains limitless!

Dutch Bros mission statement

We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a massive difference one cup at a time.

Who we are

Dutch Bros puts people first in everything we do. Joining our team gives you the opportunity to build a compelling future while making a massive difference in the lives of our customers and communities.

We love people and we love OUR people! Here’s what we offer

Here at Dutch Bros, we want our employees to feel valued, and we recognize there's more to value than a salary. The following benefits and perks were hand-picked to cater to our diverse employee base :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Short Term Disability / Life insurances

Paid Sick Days

401(k) plan with employer match after one year of employment

Education Benefit Program

Vacation / Floating Holidays / Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Paid Volunteer Days

Various employee discounts

Office perks snacks provided daily, casual dress code, and an in-house coffee bar with a dedicated Broista

Position Overview

The person in this role will provide construction oversight to ensure new locations and renovation projects are completed in accordance with Dutch Bros requirements.

They will also provide management of site feasibility efforts, budgeting, contract administration and negotiation, and field supervision of vendors and contractors.

The Director of Construction will be responsible for providing regional design leadership and design project management for new and existing Dutch Bros shops.

This position partners with real estate, construction, and operations teams, and is accountable for communication, training, and leadership with the SVP of Development and VP of Design and Construction.

The Director of Construction will also ensure consistent brand expression and operational efficiencies in the development of Dutch Bros locations.

Job Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of experience, and prior leadership experience, in Development or related area

Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduate Degree preferred, specifically in engineering, architecture, and / or construction management

Knowledge of construction practices means, and methods, including building systems and their impact on design, detailing, and code requirements

This position is requires driving when necessary

Location Requirement :

Located preferably in the Florida / Georgia area

Key Result Areas

Provide regional design leadership and design project management for new and existing Dutch Bros shops :

Manage overall project close-out and turnover to operations for all new projects and renovations

Support store development and operations goals by participating in planning and strategy meetings for the company-owned markets

Provide design guidance to regional design partners for developing design intent packages, and presentations for local municipalities, design review committees, planning commissions, and city councils

Develop conceptual layouts and exterior brand expression designs for new locations (custom stores, freestanding, conversions, and in lines)

Provide compliant design solutions to code interpretations, building standard requirements, site requests, etc.

Collaborate with other teams and department leadership to be accountable for communication, training, and leadership of the Construction team :

Works closely with Real Estate and Design teams to provide necessary input during site selection and feasibility phase of projects

Assist the Design team in the development of new store designs and the management of outside consultants

Partner with internal Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, and Operations teams, as well as outside architectural and engineering firms to ensure design translation is consistent with brand standards and store vision

Support the Construction Management team by providing clarifications to architectural plans and design services for field modifications

Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives, while drawing on multiple perspectives and sources to better understand and solve problems

Ensure consistent brand expression and operational efficiencies in the development of Dutch Bros locations :

Responsible for managing and developing project budgeting from site feasibility through project close-out

Manage bid solicitation, negotiations, and contract preparation & execution for all new projects and renovations

Track construction progress and scheduling of all vendor- and contractor-related work

Assist and support bringing to life and growing the company’s design strategy : evolve and grow the document brand standards and vision

Assist on presentations of store design to executive leadership to ensure feedback regarding design innovations and functionality is included in current and future stores

Assist the VP of Design and Construction with the development of your regional construction team

Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Change Management

Budgetary Responsibility

Business Plan Development

Collaborative

Communication

Critical Problem Solving

Delegation

Physical Requirements

Occasionally move or lift office items

Must be able to work in an office environment

Must be able to communicate in an effective manner to perform job duties

Vision must be good or corrected in order to perform essential job duties

Hearing must be good or corrected in order to have the ability to understand information to perform essential job duties

Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, computers, and office equipment

Compensation :

$139,473.61 - $161,688.14

If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment, surrounded by positive community, you'll enjoy your career with us!