Chief of Staff

Spark Car Wash - Summit, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Summit, NJ

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Chief of Staff at Spark Car Wash will support the expanding Real Estate team by enhancing the effectiveness of the Real Estate function through strategic oversight and operational management. This role is pivotal in driving functional initiatives and serves as the right-hand person to the VP of Store Development, contributing to the company's growth in the dynamic express car wash market.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead development projects against multiple concurrent timelines
• Lead due diligence efforts for third-party reports (e.g., ALTA Survey, Zoning Report, Phase I/II, Geotech) and report key findings to the real estate team
• Drive entitlement process in partnership with key external vendors (e.g., civil engineer, land use attorney, architect, traffic engineer)
• Partner with local municipalities to develop a complete and in-depth understanding of approval processes
• Optimize real estate processes to drive operational improvement within the function
• Ensure proper tracking of projects in the internal deal pipeline tool (DealPath)
• Work cross-functionally for internal site approval processes
• Participate in real estate committee meetings to discuss site pipeline progress
• Create site reporting packages for lenders, development partners, or internal stakeholders
• Support VP of Store Development with departmental responsibilities
• Assist the real estate function through ad-hoc special projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a high-level, time-sensitive environment (management consulting, investment banking, civil engineering, real estate development experience)
• Experience or interest in commercial real estate development
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• An ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize multiple concurrent workstreams
• Thrives in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, and lean environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Microsoft Excel/ budgeting skills
• Project Management Tools
• Capability to travel up to 25-50% of the time across NJ, Eastern PA, and NY

Benefits

• A base salary plus annual bonus compensation package
• Excellent comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as ancillary benefits
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401K with contribution match
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Company laptop
• Branded company gear and free car washes