Purpose of the position The national construction and project manager is responsible for providing management and technical support for project development and implementation including day-to-day operational and technical aspects of multiple projects, including but not limited to, facilities management projects, re-builds, remodels, new builds, and other miscellaneous construction related projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate planning, programming, implementation, and management to ensure project activities are executed in accordance with established contract requirements, budgets and schedules to achieve project completion on time and within budget. This position assists with directing the short and long term planning, control and monitoring of project scheduling and implementation, program and project development, budget review, and adherence. Manages, evaluates, and facilitates field requests for facilities and equipment repairs and replacements, as needed. Manages major remodeling projects. Provide construction and technical assistance to restaurant operators. Acts as the field contact, working with the Property Administration Department, for problem resolution with land or property managers. Accountable for maintaining all project records, project information management, monitoring of the project budget, project contracts, procurement, design development, construction progress and serving as point of contact for all site-related project activities, including processing of invoices and check request forms. Directly supervise numerous outside resources, including general contractors, repair and maintenance vendors, equipment/material vendors, architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, construction management consultants. Works closely with city and county representatives and authorities having jurisdiction in resolving project development and implementation issues. Participate in reviewing and evaluating documentation related to the planning, site investigation, design, bidding, permitting, construction, and contract administration. Provide direction by establishing priorities and time lines for all design, construction, and facilities management assignments. Utilize architects and vendors to assist the design and construction initiatives for new construction, remodels, re-builds and special venues. Input in areas of design and brand enhancement to the future planning process for all development initiatives. Influence the design and assist with kitchen equipment layouts for new stores, remodel projects and new prototypes Manage the development of a network of architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, and consultants. As needed, inspect each project to ensure general contractors adherence to plans and specifications with the highest construction quality. Maintain project cost control, including review and approval of all scope of work changes and approval of all construction invoices and contractors progress payment requests. Assure completion of all punch list items within 30 days of completion and prior to final payment. Obtain all final release of lien waivers prior to final construction payments. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time Other duties, as assigned.
Job Qualifications: Five+ years experience with multi-unit construction or small commercial construction; restaurant construction a definite plus. A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering, Planning and Development strongly preferred. Professional registration and/or a Masters degree is a plus, but not required. Must possess working knowledge of ADA requirements. Must possess the ability to develop positive working relationships with team members and other departments, professional consultants, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to monitor and administer multiple design projects, construction projects, and consultant contracts. Must possess excellent analytical skills, with the ability to read, interpret and develop statistical reports and calculations. Must be able to read and interpret building and site plans and specifications. Must be able to prepare cost estimates, project schedules, bids, scope of work, etc.. Must possess working knowledge of computer applications. (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, AutoCAD, Photoshop) Travel as required.
Relationships/Contacts: Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Vice Presidents of Operations, Directors of Operations, Area Managers, Marketing Department personnel
Working Environment Typical office environment as well as multi-unit restaurant environment
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Boston Market reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this job description, at any time without prior notice.
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