In this opportunity you will manage Construction projects, New Restaurants and Remodel of existing stores through the entire process from site selection to store opening / reopening across all Brands. This will include hands-on direct construction management as well as managing outside vendors, i.e. Architects, Engineers and outside construction management firms, as well as the other stakeholders within.
You will ensure timely, effective and efficient management construction projects (new builds, remodels, reimages, fire rebuilds, scrape and rebuilds and other Capital Projects) for the company and or Franchise all Brands. You will meet/exceed targeted timelines and budgets with the overall goal of enabling a timely, predictable, high quality, effective and efficient open/re-open for all project types.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs and Leads multiple construction projects within a designated territory: project management, planning, budgeting, FF&E, execution, vendor selection/management, quality control, resource management, etc. Qualifies and directs contractors, architects, engineers and other consultants, keeps them on schedule, holds them accountable and takes appropriate action in a timely manner to maintain proper project planning
Accurately estimates the project's specific costs, incorporating all aspects of the LL Work Letter and LOI obligation for the specific deal and diligence package (soils, geo-tech, environmental and site investigation reports) to build and manage the construction budget, maintains and tracks (budget vs. actual) records, completes timely and accurate risk assessments on the budget and pro-actively communicates issues and concerns. Or support Franchise in a similar effort
Effective contract management: comprehensive understanding of all construction / lease / landlord related contracts and commitments, including LOI and Landlord work-letter, ensures compliance to LL obligations and key dates, pro-actively assesses potential risks / issues and provides accurate and up-to-date assessments to the Vertical Director / Sr. Director of Construction
Manages all Project Schedules by tracking projects based on defined project plan timelines: provides timely and accurate updates through entering dates and schedule information within Inspire's development tracking systems and comprehensive communication with key project stakeholder teams including; Operations, Real Estate, Architecture, Legal/Lease and Equipment Purchasing, coordinating and reporting all aspects of the schedule. Performs on-site inspections and reviews to ensure compliance with lease, construction exhibits, standards/requirements, local code enforcement, quality of work, etc. Or support Franchise in a similar effort
Ensures quality control and adherence to the Brand's design & construction standards and requirements, and supports Inspire Brands Development stakeholders in this activity. Pro-active in identifying and communicating potential issues and concerns
Ensures effective and efficient coordination and communications of Inspire Brands resources (departments, team members, vendors/suppliers, etc.)
Conducts / Participates in all construction meetings as required: prepared with up-to-date data and information
Maintains up-to-date list of approved vendors / supplier / GC / business partners. Track and communicate issues and concerns to the Vertical lead / Sr Director of Construction. Builds/maintains effective business relationships. Or support Franchise in a similar effort
Completes all post-open evaluations, and 1 year punch walk
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
AS degree in Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent experience required
4 year degree in Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent experience preferred
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
5-10 years' experience in general construction (non-residential) and construction project management
10 years experience in restaurant / retail construction management
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES
Experienced in project management (construction)
Detailed knowledge of supporting technology: budgeting, estimating, scheduling
Strong relationship and influencing skills
Proficient in Excel.
Working knowledge of building codes, ADA, federal and state requirements
Ability to navigate / work with regulatory agencies
Strong organizational skills
Persistent, detailed and able to report clearly and accurately
Ability to manage multiple projects
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Ability to determine the key step in a complex process in order to advance projects
Travel requirement of 50% to 70%.
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Rusty Taco and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.
We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple-it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
