Construction Manager
15 days ago
Scottsdale
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY Kahala Brands, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising located in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ currently has an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join the headquarters team. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of quick-service restaurant brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Blimpie, and Baja Fresh, among others, in over 20 countries around the world. This is an entry to mid-level position and would report to the Director of Construction. JOB FUNCTIONS GENERAL This position will manage all phases of the construction project, from pre-construction to post-construction. Key responsibilities include: • Restaurant Equipment/ Procurement Management, • Manage all phases of development projects for new builds, refresh, remodel, and relocation projects on behalf of franchisees and/or Kahala Brands, • Effectively work with the construction team, maintain open communication, advise on status of projects and elevate job site issues PRE-CONSTRUCTION • Perform detailed take-off of FF & E counts from plans (Kitchen equipment, millwork, furniture, etc.) and solicit/review 3rd party proposals, • Review construction document package, • Work with other departments to facilitate project implementations, • Provide support as needed to the franchisee during the entire development process CONSTRUCTION • Organize and participate in regularly scheduled project progress conference calls, MS Teams and other group meetings, • Assist in tracking project progress, turnover and opening deadlines, • Provide timely responses to all construction related RFI’s and field issues, • Review shop drawings and submittals. Provide feedback when necessary, • Track Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF & E) orders and delivery status, • Facilitate and manage Refresh (RF), Remodel (RM) and Relocation (RL) projects of existing restaurants, • Assist Project Manager/ Equipment Manager with any additional duties and tasks OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage and facilitate special projects on behalf of franchisees and/or Kahala Brands Operations, • Act in a facilities management capacity as needed, • New product and material search, • Manage and administrate equipment warranty claims as needed, • Ability to travel at times required JOB REQUIREMENTS • 3 years construction management and procurement experience. Will consider candidates with college degree in related studies in lieu of experience, • Knowledge of Restaurant equipment procurement is a must., • Background in restaurant remodels and facilities management is a plus, • Detailed understanding of plans, construction documents and engineering disciplines, • Detailed knowledge and experience with restaurant equipment and FF & E procurement, • Ability to communicate with and manage multiple disciplines (architects, engineers, suppliers etc.) simultaneously, • Willingness to work with multiple, individual and diverse franchisee clientele, • Ability to learn and retain brand standards/trade dress for multiple brands, • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint), • Smartsheet Project Management software experience a must, • Must be able to work within a team structure and be prepared to take a leadership role., • Communicate verbally with customers, and the public using a telephone in a face- to -face, one- to- one setting, and in group setting Benefits (Subject to Change): • 401(k) matching, • 3 Medical insurance plans, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Flexible spending account, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Short-term disability insurance, • Long-term disability insurance, • Paid time off, • Tuition reimbursement, • Referral program, • Wellness programs, • Hybrid Work Policy