Job Description

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Construction Project Manager is to meet or exceed the Key Result of opening the budgeted stores per year (48 in 2025). The CPM will support our franchise growth by providing qualified architects and general contractors who meet our timelines and standards of work. The CPM will provide direct construction support to all franchisees and company staff as required on construction-related issues. Maintain standards and resources for general contractors, third-party project management firms, suppliers, and other relevant parties. The CPM will manage our architect partner, oversee our approved general contractors, and serve as the owner’s representative for our franchisees, guiding them through the development process to ensure design standards are met and we meet our development timelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage architects and general contractors (GCs) to ensure they meet construction timeline standards and create construction efficiencies.
• Review every construction project in the pipeline and manage the timeline—track, monitor, and report status for all projects from site approval through grand opening.
• Review projected timelines and bids for every project. Provide feedback to franchisees, area representatives, and support teams on areas to improve timeliness and cost efficiency for projects.
• Maintain a list of qualified general contractors in all US markets in development.
• Manage and lead the relationship with our national architect partner
• Work with our innovation team on future design and innovation of the brand
• Oversee the re-image program to maintain brand standards
• Develop and maintain project management protocols, including pre-construction meetings and bid reviews. Review construction schedules and timelines for all projects.
• Primary contact in the field for construction projects and questions with franchisees, area reps, support team, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Review construction drawings from architects to identify opportunities for reducing costs, improving timeliness, or simplifying complexity, all while working within brand standards.
• Travel to locations to meet with franchisees and general contractors. Conduct on-site visits to support the field in achieving quality, speed, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to brand standards as needed.
• Research materials and methods to improve store performance by staying on top of potential products and services that will improve cost, speed, quality, and EBITDA returns.
• Maintain cost estimate models based on geographic regions, facility types, and space conditions.
• I'd like you to maintain a list of project costs and provide regular updates to the development team, allowing them to manage projected versus actual costs for new store development.
• Could you manage the construction process for remodeling and reimage programs as required?

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• Continuing education through conferences and seminars in the development field
• Management of construction projects from site selection to construction completion.
• Proficient in MS Excel and project

Preferred:

• Knowledge of codes and code compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of restaurant design and functions of kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of construction trades, including HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing

Physical Requirement(s):

• Ability to traverse construction sites.
• Carry a laptop and required file materials during travel
• Climb ladders to rooftops to review and inspect equipment.
• Up to 30-40% travel if needed.

Critical Competencies:

• Complete knowledge of the development process from site selection through project completion, including a detailed understanding of the construction process.
• Ability to work with varied personalities in the franchise community as well as at the corporate level.
• Creative thinker, spatial oriented, decisive, and confident in skills.
• Stay current with industry standards, governmental requirements, and innovations through conferences and strategic industry relationships, enabling us to drive results.
• Ability to effectively present to large groups the processes and key results that support development.
• Develop relationships with vendors and operators to embody trust in the Development Team.
• Ability to handle a pressure environment and continue to perform at a high level.
• Personality to handle criticism and continue to move ahead.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Self-starter and internally motivated to be accountable and drive results.

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