Job description
Job Description:
Our client is looking for a Director of Construction to plan and execute new store builds and supervise construction projects from development to completion for several restaurant concepts across the United States. This position has a high level of ownership, responsibility, and authority, requiring both strategic and tactical skills.
- Site Design Review
- Property Due Diligence
- Working with local and state planning committees
- Project Management for multiple locations
- Achieve the budget costs associated with self-developed projects
- Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, and work timetables
- Select appropriate construction methods and strategies
- Report on work progress and budget matter
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction building specialists
- Instruct and supervise construction personnel, vendors, consultants and activities
- Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
- Schedule critical site visits for future, upcoming, active and completed projects
- Review all plans prior to bid & construction to identify errors or needed updates
- Perform detailed take-off of materials estimates from plans (tile, lighting & fixture counts, RTU’s, etc.)
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Follow brand standards and Company procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in construction of commercial construction within the restaurant or retail space
- Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of construction and development concepts and strategies.
- Must have a proven broad business perspective and clearly understand the dynamics and economics of construction.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
- Proven record of interpersonal, negotiation, planning, communication and organizational skills.
