Development Project Manager

General Summary

The Development Project Manager oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of store development project management including planning, organizing, and reporting project activities. This position requires collaboration with all functional areas of the business, including Real Estate, Legal, Operations, Development and Construction.

Essential Job Functions

The Development Project Manager duties include some or all of the following:

• Provide overall project management, including the development, implementation and maintenance of the critical path and development strategies, for all aspects of the site development process, satisfying federal, state and local municipal requirements while retaining Meyer Foods and Culver’s standards for site development, profitability, and timeliness of project completion.
• Provide timely project reporting and tracking to all necessary Development team members on a regular basis, including providing progress updates to stakeholders and key team members, all pursuant to the current development policies and procedures.
• Management of certain external vendors, including direct oversight of the engineer and permitting process in coordination with external engineers and architects.
• Represent the company at zoning, planning, variance and permitting issues by interfacing with state, county and city planning, zoning and engineering departments and attending relevant public meetings, being cognizant of the area's political arena.
• Provide details of all design, permitting, utility, signage, landscaping and potential construction issues, and provide ongoing assistance to the Real Estate and Construction team in the areas of issue/conflict resolution and cost control.
• Assist with project cost estimates and periodic updates throughout the development life cycle.
• Provide constructive feedback and critical thinking to conceptual site plans, development strategies and cost estimates based upon strong working knowledge of Meyer Foods and Culver's design criteria and engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with outside engineering firms, consultants, governmental agencies, developers, etc.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as invoice processing, policy development, budgeting etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture
• PMP certified or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial development
• Engineering background
• Experience with retail construction and development
• QSR/Fast Casual experience helpful

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills

Equipment/Special Expertise

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Proficient in AutoCAD software
• Proficient in general project management software tools

Other Considerations

• The position requires approximately up to 35% travel.

Meyer Foods is a family-owned business that owns and operates 33 Culver's Restaurants throughout Indiana, Ohio, & Georgia. Our vision is to operate the cleanest, most hospitable, best tasting, & fastest restaurants in our communities.