Sr Construction Project Manager - Miami, FL

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Summary

As a member of the Construction Team, this individual will primarily be responsible for estimating and managing new restaurant openings (NRO's). This includes tracking and ordering from all owner vendors as well as hiring and supporting a network of general contractors to ensure timelines and budgets are met. Participates in the development process by assisting the real estate team with review of test fits, landlord letters of work, due diligence, and scheduling.


Core Responsibilities

• Conducts site visits to document whether construction general contractors are completing their work obligations in a timely manner and to ensure that the quality and condition of the work meets company standards.
• Conducts in-office permit application, including all permit comments in construction plans, utilities and inspections, and plan review through communication with contractors, developers, and municipalities.
• Manage architect, engineers, and expeditors to ensure timelines/processes support the expectations of restaurant openings.
• Performs in-office project administration duties (i.e. processes change orders and applications for payment; updates project development reports).
• Works closely with the New Restaurant Opening team staff and Operations to coordinate building turnover dates, building orientations, warranty related issues and construction defects.
• Verifies and approves invoices and contract expenses.
• Assists with due diligence, estimates and contract negotiations. Participates in development and reconciliation of capital estimates.
• Protects brand standards and quality control over new development projects.
• Ensures construction administration process is developed and executed. Manages project expenditures and job cost accounting processes including accuracy, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, and tracking.
• Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors, identify qualified subcontractors, and negotiate pricing.
• Responsible for the development of the project schedule and schedule updates.
• Performs project close out including final paperwork, job walk through and any other follow up items with restaurant operations teams.
• Ensures inspections and permits are approved and closed out prior to restaurant turn over dates.
• Manages all aspect of ordering and distributing construction documents/drawings to all necessary parties (architect, engineer, general contractors, vendors, outside consultants, as well as Operations, Marketing, Accounting, etc...)
• Manages bidding from general contractors and vendors for new restaurants projects.
• Manages ordering, delivery, and follow-up of all equipment and restaurant components.
• Manages the ordering of survey, geotechnical, soil and environmental reports.
• Request and follow-up on sign surveys. Places order and coordinates installation.
• Manages the establishment of utility service accounts for construction projects.

Organization Relationships:

This position reports to the VP of Real Estate Development and works closely with other stakeholders involved in the Development process including real estate, legal, property management, facilities, IT, training and operations. The position will work very closely with our third-party architects and pre-development consultant during the design process and with general contractors during bidding, bid clarification, contract award, construction, and turnover. The next down-stream customer of this role's efforts is the Training and Operations team.


Minimum Education level

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management preferred

Minimum Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 8-10 years experience as a project or construction manager for a multi-unit operator; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills -Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project; experience with Expesite is a benefit but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication including negotiating skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction terminology, materials, blueprints, and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Basic knowledge of restaurant operations
• Organizational and prioritizing skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to an everchanging and fast paced environment

• Strong focus on thorough planning, consistent communication, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, complete multiple tasks and work well under pressure in a fast
• paced environment
• Initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are a current employee, please apply using the internal application process. Reach out to your manager for more information