Restaurant Director of Construction

We are seeking a Director of Construction for our growing restaurant brand.

THIS POSITION WILL BE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. (RELOCATION paid by the employer)

Our Restaurant Director of Construction is responsible for overseeing the design & construction process for new and remodeled restaurant locations to ensure that building and operating standards are properly implemented. This position collaborates across multiple stakeholders, to provide input on new development planned, and to monitor and adjust all construction projects to ensure projects achieve timelines, cost projections and successful openings. This Director of Construction will also provide real time project updates and status reports to all stakeholders.

Project and Vendor/Partnership Management

• Leads the project planning, scheduling and implementation of the restaurant construction process, providing overall direction for the construction efforts in accomplishing yearly goals which include new restaurant openings, restaurant remodels and special projects and expansion

• Builds collaborative relationships and maintains constant communication with the contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors, architects, franchisees, and brand throughout the construction phase.

• Identifies, vets and assesses vendors’ quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness.

• Conducts meetings with expanded team members to communicate construction status, gather input and address any questions or concerns.

• Acts as Liaison between our restaurant franchisees, leasing, contractors, architects, and vendors.

• Collaborates with various cross-functional resources to ensure all facets are handled in accordance with established brand standards, processes, timelines and budgets.

• Ensures that copies of the pertinent documents are sent to the architect.

• Responsible for connecting Restaurant Franchisees with appropriate vendors to purchase equipment and schedule delivery dates with contractors.

• Maintains accurate and current tracking reports to assess progress and make adjustments to ensure timely completion and documentation of assigned projects.

• Gathers status updates from internal associates and external vendors through the construction project to deliver on timely opening of stores.

Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

8 years' relevant work experience (e.g., restaurants development and / or consulting)

5 years’ experience managing national multi-unit construction projects (preferred)

Demonstrated success influencing diverse stakeholders and leading teams that include non-direct repots in cross-functional settings