Project and Construction Manager - Mid-EU Copenhagen

Project and Construction Manager - Mid-EU

WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a people-centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high-energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills.

We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do:

• Inclusion
• Growth

For us, this means that when you choose a cup-half-full mindset, welcome people from every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new, you become more than just a Juicer; like us, you continue to search and find purpose and meaning in what you do.

From your first day, you’ll be part of an international network of Juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through our Moneyball career path, our internal system that tracks your performance and fast-tracks you toward promotion, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!).

If you love fast-paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles.

JOB SUMMARY

The role offered is to serve the Company as a Project and Construction Manager directly reporting to the Real Estate and Construction Director of Mid Europe, mainly in the French speaking market (France, Belgium, Switzerland). On a Global level, the Mid EU Real Estate team reports to the Company's Vice President of Development/Construction, and locally you will also work closely with the Mid EU Managing Director and the wider Mid EU operational teams. This role is responsible for leading store construction projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from design and planning through fit-out, commissioning, and handover while ensuring compliance, quality, budget control, and timely delivery. The position acts as the construction expert, building strong supplier and contractor networks, driving cost efficiencies, and collaborating closely with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, Design, and other stakeholders to protect brand standards and achieve successful store openings. Additionally, the role focuses on governance, health and safety, risk management, and continuous improvement by maintaining robust project controls, conducting post-project reviews, and providing clear updates to senior leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Real Estate team to oversee and project manage the full technical and commercial lifecycle of new store projects end-to-end in Mid EU
• Maintain strong knowledge of competitive market construction costs, technical benchmarks, and value-engineering opportunities
• Manage key stakeholder engagement across Finance, CAPEX, Designers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, IT and other departments
• Technically review designs and specifications to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and operational performance
• Interpret technical construction documentation, including architectural, structural, and CAD drawings
• Ensure compliance with retailer, landlord, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Translate brand, design, and operational requirements into robust, technically compliant project delivery
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure brand equity is maximized in line with brand and retailer guidelines
• Deliver retail store construction projects with high technical complexity
• Coordinate and supervise detailed design phases, including technical design coordination between disciplines
• Collaborate with supply chain partners and contractors to ensure engineering integrity and construction quality
• Ensure compliance with retailer, landlord, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver a clean, complete, and technically commissioned handover to the Mid-EU Operations teams
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and detailed construction schedules with critical path awareness
• Obtain financial approvals and manage cost variance and technical change reporting
• Tender projects and evaluate bids in collaboration with local architects and technical consultants
• Maintain and communicate detailed project schedules
• Conduct site inspections, technical quality checks, and manage defect resolution
• Create and maintain risk registers, change logs, and budget trackers
• Track cost savings using the project management tool
• Ensure compliance with JOE standards, policies, and specifications
• Provide weekly project status reporting, clearly highlighting technical, cost, and program risks
• Manage snagging lists and final sign-offs with Real Estate and Operations
• Approve final accounts and manage technical validation of invoices and variations
• Maintain a budget tracker regarding our capex forecast
• Conduct post-installation and post-opening technical reviews

WHO YOU ARE

• Strong cross-functional coordination skills and ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy
• A strong manager
• Someone with a global mindset and multicultural understanding

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience managing food retail and construction projects, preferably for a growing large retail company
• Capability in budgeting and forecasting Capex spend
• Understanding of local regulations and standards
• Sufficient Office 365 capabilities
• A full clean driving license
• Fluent English and French
• Availability to work fully on-site

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with relocation support
• Paid pension plan and health insurance
• Great healthy nutritious meal-packages
• Access to our global network of Juicers and high-energy work culture
• Modern office environment in Paris
• Opportunities for BTC (Behind the Counter) shifts, joining in the action at our bars
• Social calendar including running clubs, wine tastings, creative events and more

ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a healthy fast-casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002. Since then, we've grown to more than 500 locations across 20+ countries, employing more than 4,500 people worldwide, with our sights set on 1,000 stores by 2028. From day one, our ambition has been to prove there's no trade-off between taste and health.

We serve high-quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. JOE & THE JUICE goes beyond products towards the full experience around the bar, creating one consistent universe for guests and Juicers across every location.

Our people-centric culture and sustainability agenda are part of our Nordic heritage, and remain central to our commitment to a better future.

Leadership & Educational Programs: Access continuous learning and growth opportunities through our comprehensive internal programs, workshops, training sessions, and mentorship designed to build your professional and leadership skills.

Travel & Development Opportunities: Experience diverse cultures and locations while developing your career. Take advantage of exchange programs, international assignments, and advancement opportunities that let you grow within the company and explore new horizons.