Job Summary

• The Design Project Manager is responsible for managing design projects from conceptual development through execution. He/she is responsible for developing construction documents and implementing the documents across prototype, in-line, conversion, new construction and renovation restaurant projects for the client's corporate and franchisee locations. The candidate will ensure the construction drawing designs, brand standards, and details are coordinated throughout the set. This role will manage multiple life-cycle design projects for the client's restaurants/stores.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initial design concept through permitting, budget approval and final completion
• Responsible for managing consultant professional fees, schedules and budgets
• Organize and coordinates all aspects of design using both internal and external resources
• Interface with other teams (Operations, Real Estate, Property Management, Site Development, Construction, Purchasing, etc.) to adapt Brand design standards to specific sites
• Provides schematic plans, elevations, renderings and design development details; highly efficient at producing design development drawings
• Reviews surveys and new site plans and creates “as built” plans
• Review construction documents for accuracy, coordination and design intent
• Coordinate planning/permitting functions with construction manager and external consultants.
• Approves shop drawings, reviews proposals of proposed FF&E
• Stay abreast of evolving design and construction means and methods through continuing education programs and other informational sources

Education, Experience & Certifications

• 2 years of restaurant related design experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or related field
• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence
• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects