Job Summary:
The Construction Manager is a construction professional who is part of a multi-disciplinary team which supports Church's domestic and occasionally international franchisees in new and existing restaurant construction and directs the construction of new company restaurants, remodels and renovations.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as advisor to franchisees and their consultants during construction of new restaurants, conversion of alternate use spaces and remodels. Scope of CM's role for franchisees projects starts at site selection and includes: assessing feasibility of proposed site from a construction perspective; advising on hiring Church's qualified architects, engineers and general contractors; conducting planning and preconstruction meetings; construction site visits; and communicating project status to all stakeholders.
• Protect brand image and standards through site visits and photograph reviews. Communicate standards through construction manuals, prototype design sets and materials specifications.
• Oversee construction, alterations and remodels of company assets. Oversight will include scope and budget preparation and supervising consultants work. Scope of CM's role for corporate projects starts at site selection and includes: assessing feasibility of proposed site from a construction perspective; permitting, qualifying and hiring architects, engineers and general contractors; construction site visits; budget and schedule monitoring; FF&E procurement; and communicating project status to all stake holders.
• Other tasks may include ad hoc corporate projects, office remodels, scopes of work, lease exhibits, presentations at zoning or other hearings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Education, Qualifications, Experience):

• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture; graduate degree with a concentration in business is a plus. Years of relevant work experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum of 10 years in restaurant construction project management, preferably QSR/fast food. Experience should include new construction, conversions of other uses and remodels.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the construction process in the context of the entire business proposition - real estate selection; operational efficiency; construction cost reduction or containment; code compliance; facilities management
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Project and Outlook

Competencies:
Critical Thinking - Defines and resolves a situation or problem by analyzing issues involved, weighing options, and evaluating alternatives; maintains objective attitude; approaches situations and problems systematically; uses observation, experience, reflection, and/or reasoning to drive business forward.
Influencing Others - Convinces and persuades others in either positive or negative circumstances to accomplish goals and objectives; responds to objections successfully; uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions.
Initiative - Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
Innovative and Creative - Looks for ways to improve oneself, the job, the project, the system, and the organization; challenges conventional practices, generates new ideas to create novel solutions to problems.
Managing Execution - Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks and goals; uses goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.
Negotiating - Presents issues or ideas in a clear and influential manner; maintains an open-minded and non-judgmental attitude; listens to others' views and empathizes.
Relationship Management - Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. If you're hungry for a career that's fun, fast-paced and loaded with opportunity, then you've come to the right place. At Church's®, we're not your typical quick service restaurant. We make real comfort food that makes a difference in peoples' lives. And for over 60 years, our restaurant has been a place where hard-working people can get ahead and go on to do amazing things by serving others.
2. Church's Chicken is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.