Sr Tenant Coordinator, Restaurant

Location GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300 Business Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we're committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we're shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve
Job Description Position Summary

The Sr. Tenant Restaurant Coordinator oversees the end-to-end restaurant tenant build-out process, serving as the primary internal contact from deal approval through store opening and post-occupancy. This role ensures all design, construction, and turnover milestones are met in alignment with company standards, lease requirements timelines, and drives the process for early openings.
Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with tenant design and construction teams, providing guidance throughout the build-out process.
Serve as the central point of contact for all phases of tenant build-outs, supporting tenants and their consultants with permitting, plan submittals and approvals, construction, and turnover timelines.
Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on lease terms, drawing exhibits, timing, and scope of work.
Review and validate lease documents, LODs, and lease plans, providing direction on necessary updates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Monitor and track tenant design and construction schedules, ensuring alignment with budgets and driving early store openings.
Maintain accurate project updates in our electronic tracking systems to ensure real-time visibility across departments.
Provide Leasing with all upfront design details to support negotiations, including historical drawings, LODs, and space conditions.
Conduct electronic reviews of tenant concept, signage, and construction drawings to ensure alignment with company standards and center aesthetics.
Coordinate vacancy schedules and landlord work to enable timely turnovers; partner with development team counterparts on landlord-required work.
Develop and maintain comprehensive center criteria manuals and ensure ongoing process improvement through new policy and procedure implementation.
Establish and maintain working relationships with local authorities having jurisdiction.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams via regular calls and meetings to resolve tenant issues and ensure consistent execution across projects.
Provide experience and expertise on major initiatives within tenant coordination as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-site restaurant project management, retail/restaurant tenant coordination, restaurant design, construction management, or related field required.
Solid understanding of construction documents, design specifications, materials, and building systems required.
Familiarity with national building codes, building materials and systems such as MEP systems, and life safety standards required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven with strong leadership potential.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively across teams and with external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite along with Adobe Acrobat DC and/or Bluebeam required.
Yardi experience are a plus, but not required.
Travel

Travel Travel required; up to 20%.
Compensation

Salary type: Exempt
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Annual Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000
Annual Bonus Eligibility: 20%
Benefit Information

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
401(k) Company matching
401(k) Vests on Day 1
Career development programs
Charitable donation matching
Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
Childcare Assistance
Commuter benefits
A culture based on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative, and Win Together
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

GGP At GGP, we're all about creating spaces that do more than just exist - they thrive. For over 70 years, we've been at the forefront of retail real estate, building destinations where brands and communities come together to make magic happen. With a portfolio of 95+ retail centers across 34 states, we're proud to say that 50% of the U.S. population lives within an hour of a GGP destination. That's not just reach - it's impact. And it's what drives us to keep innovating. We're not your average landlords. We're partners, collaborators, and champions of retail success. In a world where the retail landscape is changing faster than ever, we're here to help brands stay ahead, grow stronger, and connect more deeply with their customers. At GGP, we don't just manage real estate - we transform it into a retail advantage. Let's build something extraordinary together.

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