Construction Project Manager (Remote)

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.

3 – 5 years of construction management, background in restaurant and/or retail franchise experience preferred.

Retail and restaurant experience with an understanding

Certifications – PMP Certification Preferred But Not Required

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint.

Experience With Sitefolio Or Franconnect Preferred

You reside in TX, SC, NC, GA, TN, or FL

Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing and completing new franchise (Brand Partner) openings on time and on budget. This includes managing the entire aspect of the construction process from feasibility, planning, design, permitting, zoning, contractor selection, and project management.

Work closely with Brand Partners (franchisee), Real Estate and Design teams to provide necessary input during site selection

Provide on-site project quality control through weekly vendor project meetings and routine inspections

Work cross-functionally with internal corporate teams and Brand Partners on the design and construction phases of the store opening lifecycle.

Manage turnover to operations for all new and remodel projects.

Manage vendor relationships and oversee project schedules while providing quality control assurance of the brand’s prototypical standards.

Interface with general contractor’s working on various phases of multiple projects and advise to ensure Standards are being met for all new Corporate and Brand Partner restaurants.

Track and control construction and vendor schedules to achieve completion of projects within adequate timeframes for successful, on-time openings.

Regularly update Sitefolio and Franconnect with necessary construction updates, photos, and information.

Regularly review, communicate, and provide reports on progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated to the team and Brand Partners.

Administer final corporate inspection with General Contractor’s and Brand Partner’s, and create required punch list to be completed prior to all new restaurant openings.

Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.

Identify and communicate new ideas and solutions to create efficiencies in the operation.

Relational responsibilities include:

Building relationships with internal and external key stakeholders, inclusive of strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Work with Director of Construction to develop long term plans for the organization around the growth and development of construction

Partnering with Global Support Center leaders as they implement new field programs and ensure effective implementation and execution.

Partnering with Construction Directors to maintain consistency across regions.

Skills:

Project management, Construction, retail, Construction management, Commercial construction

Top Skills Details:

Project management,Construction

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Retail, Construction, Project Management, PMP

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