Director of Development
Leap BrandsUnited States
Posted December 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Leap Brands, founded in 2023 by Chris Wunder and Chaz Cervino, is a private equity-focused firm specializing in executive recruiting, M&A, and marketing for various sectors including healthcare, retail, and technology. The company differentiates itself through co-investments with PE partners, proprietary software development, and strategic acquisitions within the recruiting industry. Leap Brands' commitment to innovation and partnership sets it apart in supporting growth and success for its clients.
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Director of Construction to plan and execute new store builds and supervise construction projects from development to completion for several restaurant concepts across the United States.
Requirements
- Site Design Review
- Property Due Diligence
- Working with local and state planning committees
- Project Management for multiple locations
- Achieve the budget costs associated with self-developed projects
- Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, and work timetables
- Select appropriate construction methods and strategies
- Report on work progress and budget matter
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction building specialists
- Instruct and supervise construction personnel, vendors, consultants and activities
- Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
- Schedule critical site visits for future, upcoming, active and completed projects
- Review all plans prior to bid & construction to identify errors or needed updates
- Perform detailed take-off of materials estimates from plans (tile, lighting & fixture counts, RTU’s, etc.)
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Follow brand standards and Company procedures