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Client of Williams Search Group is searching for a Vice President of Construction & Development to join their team.   

The Vice President of Development & Construction leads all real estate development and construction functions for the company's express, full-service, and flex car wash locations nationwide. Acting as the owner’s representative, this executive plays a critical role in driving growth both de novo development and M&A activity. The role provides strategic oversight for every phase of the project lifecycle – including feasibility, entitlement, permitting, construction, and closeout – while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards.

This leader is responsible for department policy evolution, consultant and contractor partnerships, internal process improvement, and accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making. The Vice President provides performance management, mentorship, and professional development for a high-performing team of project managers and construction managers, fostering cross-functional alignment with real estate, legal, operations, and finance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development and construction leadership roles, including Director or VP-level positions in multi-site retail, real estate, or construction environments
• Proven experience acting as an owner’s representative managing full project lifecycle from site acquisition through grand opening
• Strong track record of managing multiple large-scale projects in parallel, across multiple geographies

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Contact:  lesley@williamssearch.com or luke@williamssearch.com

Director of Construction – Restaurant Casual Dining 

A popular restaurant client of Williams Search Group; LLC is seeking a Director of Construction to join their growing team. This role can be remotely based anywhere in the Central U.S., within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Preferred states include Texas, Colorado, Illinois, and Arizona. The company is also in the process of building a second corporate office in the Dallas area.

Ideal Background

Casual dining experience preferred, though candidates from QSR, convenience store, grocery, or third-party construction firms will also be considered 

• Ground-up construction experience is not required 
• Proven experience managing an internal team of Construction Managers 
• Strong corporate development background 
• Experience overseeing third-party construction partners 
• Prior involvement in rollout programs, including multi-unit expansion 
• Demonstrated ability to develop systems, processes, and procedures 

Team Structure

• One direct-report Construction Manager 
• A  network of external Construction Managers from third-party firms 

Growth & Compensation

• 2026 development plan: 20 new units 
• Competitive compensation package including: 
• Attractive base salary 
• Bonus opportunity 
• Potential equity 

For More Information

Contact:  lesley@williamssearch.com or luke@williamssearch.com

Client of Williams Search Group is hiring a Director of Store Reliability to join their team. This role can be based in any of their 17 regional offices across the United States.

The Director is responsible for in-store equipment uptime, overall store repair & maintenance costs and store maintenance supplier accountability across North America. In addition, this role is responsible for store facility performance and KPI tracking of the store equipment repair suppliers and internal technician productivity. This role partners closely with Concept Development, Global Tech, BU Facilities and BU Merchandise Category teams for full operational success of all in-store equipment systems. 

The Director, Store Reliability, drives collaboration and communication across a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, this role seeks BU feedback and communicates to the Facility Reliability team and overall BU network for continuous improvement on processes, procedures and accountability.

EXPERIENCE

· Extensive experience in leadership, team building, project management and training.

· Strong skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization

· Minimum 10 years’ experience working in FMCG & retail

· Experienced with relevant Microsoft business suite software and other industry programs

· Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written

· Experience working with concept design and construction

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

For More Information

Contact:  lesley@williamssearch.com or luke@williamssearch.com