Director of Construction Development

About This Role

Lead construction and development for Great American Restaurants, managing ground-up builds and major remodels for new and existing restaurant locations. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, kitchen designers, general contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver ground-up builds and major remodels on time and within budget
• Apply strong technical expertise in construction processes and building design, working with architects, engineers, and trades to build complex, high-quality restaurant environments
• Review and validate architectural and MEP plans
• Identify and address issues prior to mobilization
• Implement permitting strategy with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Partner with internal construction and operations teams to execute facility improvement projects efficiently and effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible construction project management
• Experience managing $10M+ projects
• Knowledge and understanding of restaurant construction processes, food service equipment, facilities management, mechanical systems and procedures, building and health codes, and other applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible construction project management (hospitality projects preferred)

Nice to Have

• Hospitality construction project management experience

Benefits