Manager, Construction, PLK, US&C

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Job description

About Restaurant Brands International: RBI is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $32 billion in system-wide sales and approximately 26,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands BURGER KING, TIM HORTONS, and POPEYES.Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $30 billion in system-wide sales and over 25,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of theworld'smost prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, and POPEYES. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 40 years. We are looking for team players that show a true yearning to improve not only our business, but themselves. With meritocracy is at the forefront of our company's culture, we live and breathe a performance-driven environment where hard work and results speak for themselves. Top performers are rewarded for what they achieve, and with success, you can accelerate your career as quickly as your talent will allow. Position Title:ConstructionManager,Northeast,Popeyes Americas Function:Development Supervisor Title:Head,Design&Construction, Popeyes Americas Location:NortheastUSA Our Opportunity: The ConstructionManageris responsible forsupportingplannedstoreopenings each yearforPopeyes in the Americas. The ConstructionManagerwillbe responsibleforensuring the progress of the projectfrom start to finishprovidingprofessional advice;guidingthevendors;managing schedule, cost,and quality of projects;andreportingstatus ofsites in progress to internal partners.The Construction Manager will work both directly and indirectly with multiple other functions inside and outside of the development team,includingfield teams;real estate; operations; technology; and finance. Roles and Responsibilities: Partners withDesign andRegional Construction team and contributes to the improvement of construction processes to grow and develop the region to be the best in the company. Coordinates new store development and remodels withFranchise Business Partners,Divisional Development Leads, and/orCompanyRestaurantpartners; establishes positive relationships and ongoing communication withthemand regional teams. Adheres to all regional and/or national construction and operational standards and objectives. Manages a minimum of five (5) new and/or remodel store construction projects in the range of $15 million each. Directs all phases of construction project management including due diligence, schedule and budget development, planning and design, FF&E procurement and store move coordination; adheres to approved project budgets and schedules. Serves as the Popeyes liaison with all Popeyes' departments and outside contractors/equipment suppliers/consultants/landlords/governing authorities; coordinates toward common goals while making critical decisions in a professional manner. Ensures the completion of all punch lists items and follow-up warranty items timely; conducts 11-month warranty inspection with STL; coordinates follow-up work with appropriate General Contractor. Works with region leadership team on design of store plans and acts as company liaison to general contractors, vendors and construction community. Works with store leadership on proactive customer communication regarding store changes. Helps manage the regional equipment buyer and equipment buying process; ensures the timely purchase of all store fixtures and equipment as designated by Store Operations; and coordinates all deliveries and installations. Performs on-site inspections of new store sites and buildings to ensure usability and compliance with lease and construction exhibits; ensures quality workmanship per Popeye's plans/specifications. Supervises and performs all aspects of construction administration including negotiating contracts, change orders, project schedules purchase order management, invoicing and project closeout documentation. Acts as support and point person for stores in construction process and promotes safety for Team Members at construction sites. Coordinates and holds pre-bid meetings. Meets to review with the Contractor Popeyes development and construction toolbox standards, image, kitchen layout and equipment compliance, vendor contacts, and communication responsibilities.Completes meeting notes and distributes to the responsible parties. Emphasizes the importance of the contractor's project construction schedule. Contractors will complete weekly construction documentation and photographs for Friday's development update meeting. Completes Construction in Progress meeting to evaluate construction progress in relationship to the established schedule. Documents site visit and distributes to responsible parties. Completes punch list at project turnover. The punch list will be an evaluation of the contractor's construction workmanship. Obtains project costs information from the franchisee after the contractor has completed their costs recaps for the established template. Evaluates existing and potential consultants and contractors in Business Partner Network. Attends one quarterly franchise marketing co-op meeting to discuss development issues, Business Partner Network, and construction schedules. Provides all necessary reporting and analysis to track franchise construction performance. Works closely with existing franchisees with Scopes of Work on conversions or re-imaging of existing Popeyes restaurants. They will generate a document that indicates operational and image requirements and distribute to all parties. Required Skills: Bachelor's degreein the fields ofConstruction Management, Architecture, or equivalent construction experience. 5+years relevantconstructionexperience; QSRor CasualDiningRestaurantexperiencepreferred. Experience preparing construction budgets and tracking to actual costs Familiar with store equipment package, planning, and operations Proficient in computer estimating, scheduling, and database applications Basic understanding of restaurant food operations Willingness to travel throughout region with flexibility to work different hours, including early morning andlate nightwork Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple projects under pressure simultaneously Exceptional human relationship skills; exhibits tact in handling challenging situations Ability to work with design consultants to facilitate development and construction drawings in an effective and timely manner Well organized and able to adhere to deadlines Strong demonstrable leadership and management skills High proficiency in written and verbal communication skills High proficiency skills in Excel Honesty, high integrity, personal accountability and a passion for the success of the brand and the team Travel required approximately 80% Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.