Overview

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.
Overview of Responsibilities

Construction Leadership & DeliverySets and owns the long-term construction strategy aligned to enterprise growth plansLead end-to-end construction delivery for grocery stores, including ground-upOwn project schedules and budgets from handoff through turnover and store openingEnsure consistent execution of brand standards and operational needsDrive speed-to-open while maintaining quality and safety standardsBudgeting & Cost ControlDevelop and manage annual construction budgets and forecastsEstablish cost benchmarks by market, project type, and complexityIdentify cost-saving opportunities without compromising schedule or qualityReview and approve change orders, pay applications, and final reconciliationsTeam & Organizational LeadershipBuild, lead, and mentor a high-performing construction teamEnsure proper workload balance, staffing levels, and succession planningDefine clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the teamPartner closely with Real Estate, Design, Facilities, Store Operations, and FinanceVendor & Partner ManagementEstablish and manage relationships with general contractors, architects, engineers, and key tradesDevelop preferred vendor programs and negotiate master service agreementsDrive consistent performance across regions and marketsResolve escalations and manage risk proactivelyCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Real Estate on site feasibility, entitlements, and due diligencePartners with Executive Leadership on capital allocations and multi-year development planningCollaborate with Design to ensure constructability and cost alignmentCoordinate closely with Store Operations to support training, merchandising, and opening readinessSupport executive leadership with clear reporting and insightsProcess Improvement & GovernanceLeads transformation of construction delivery models to support scale and speedImplement scalable construction processes, tools, and reporting standardsTrack KPIs related to cost, schedule, quality, and safetyEnsure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulationsChampion continuous improvement across construction delivery
Qualifications

Required10+ years of construction experience with retail or grocery projects5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level roleProven experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously across marketsStrong knowledge of grocery-specific requirements (MEP, refrigeration, food safety, health codes)Demonstrated success managing large capital budgetsExcellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skillsPreferredExperience with high-growth or rollout-driven retail brandsGround-up and conversion experienceFamiliarity with national and regional contractor networksProficiency with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)

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Pay range

The pay range for this position is $149,600.00 - $239,300.00 / year. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

Competitive paySick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families healthVacation accrual planOpportunities for career growth15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at SproutsFlexible schedulesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company matchCompany paid life insuranceContests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

Bonus based on company and/or individual performanceAffordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and visionHealth Savings Account with company matchPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careCompany paid short-term disability coveragePaid parental leave for both mothers and fathersPaid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

 

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

 

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