Head of Project Development Management

The Development Project Manager oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of store development project management including planning, organizing, and reporting project activities. This position requires collaboration with all functional areas of the business, including Real Estate, Legal, Operations, Development and Construction.
The Development Project Manager duties include some or all of the following:

Provide overall project management, including the development, implementation and maintenance of the critical path and development strategies, for all aspects of the site development process, satisfying federal, state and local municipal requirements while retaining Meyer Foods and Culver's standards for site development, profitability, and timeliness of project completion.
Provide timely project reporting and tracking to all necessary Development team members on a regular basis, including providing progress updates to stakeholders and key team members, all pursuant to the current development policies and procedures.
Management of certain external vendors, including direct oversight of the engineer and permitting process in coordination with external engineers and architects.
Represent the company at zoning, planning, variance and permitting issues by interfacing with state, county and city planning, zoning and engineering departments and attending relevant public meetings, being cognizant of the area's political arena.
Provide details of all design, permitting, utility, signage, landscaping and potential construction issues, and provide ongoing assistance to the Real Estate and Construction team in the areas of issue/conflict resolution and cost control.
Assist with project cost estimates and periodic updates throughout the development life cycle.
Provide constructive feedback and critical thinking to conceptual site plans, development strategies and cost estimates based upon strong working knowledge of Meyer Foods and Culver's design criteria and engineering best practices.
Perform general administrative duties, such as invoice processing, policy development, budgeting etc.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture
PMP certified or equivalent
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial development
Experience with retail construction and development
QSR/Fast Casual experience helpful
Strong project management and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Equipment/Special Expertise
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Power Point.
Proficient in AutoCAD software
Proficient in general project management software tools
The position requires approximately up to 35% travel.

8 hour shift
~ Monday to Friday

Health insurance

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance