Job Overview:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for all tasks relating to the construction of new and remodeled restaurants, from initial planning stages to design, construction and ultimately turnover of the restaurant to Operations. To oversee the ground up construction of company restaurants as well as assist the franchisees with their growth. The ideal candidate will have ground up restaurant construction experience and will have worked in construction for a restaurant chain managing a high volume of construction projects and be able to manage the budgeting, scheduling, and hiring and management of outside vendors and construction management companies.

Responsibilities:

• Work effectively to oversee the build and renovation of restaurants to successfully execute the company’s strategic growth plan.
• Design, implement and manage best construction practices for all phases of construction (pre-construction, post-construction, renovation).
• Help establish, maintain, and manage the budgets for all construction projects. Value engineer current practices and effectively implement cost savings.
• Review, and manage project budget forecasting tools for use by construction, design, and real estate personnel, based on regional and national construction trends.
• Participate in development and reconciliation of capital estimates. 
• Conduct site visits during the construction process to routinely monitor and report the performance of the general contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Effectively manage the vendor schedule to ensure accurate and timely ordering and delivery of all materials and equipment onsite.
• Manage external teams and conduct project meetings, project review, and coordination meetings with contractors and vendors.
• Work and communicate effectively with internal teams to document and communicate all schedule updates and changes.
• Work proactively to minimize change orders and assist in providing timely approval and accurate processing of invoices.
• Ensure construction administration process is developed and executed according to Company standards and specifications.
• Lead the punch list and turnover process to Operations.
• Ensure internal databases are continuously updated.
• Provide construction support for all franchisees and their consultants for ground up, conversions, tenant finish out and remodels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of construction experience with at least 3 years in the restaurant industry. Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, preferred.
• Strong communication skills required with the ability to successfully interact with internal partners, architects, contractors, permitting jurisdictions and third-party vendors.
• Must be a self-starter with an attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, able to adapt and interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products and/or management software.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, highly organized, detailed oriented, ability to be self-starter, work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet deadlines.
• At least 50-70% travel is expected to project sites, vendor meetings, etc.