Manage multiple remodel construction projects of existing franchisee or corporate-owned assets across multiple brands.  Projects will be managed with a mix of program management and forecasting, as well as direct hands-on management of various associated vendors, such as architects, engineers, and contractors.  Project management may include cross-functional interaction with key Inspire stakeholders, such as design, procurement, operations, real estate, legal and other departments, or teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all project schedules by tracking remodel work based on defined critical path project timelines.  Provides timely and accurate updates through entering date and schedule information within Inspire Brand’s tracking system, resulting in credible and reliable forecasting while meeting or exceeding budget goals.
• Design drawing review for quality control and adherence to the Brand-specific design and construction standards.  Proactive in identifying and communicating potential issues and concerns.
• Facilitate interactions with Support Service partners in activating/facilitating approvals for preliminary site layouts (PSL), preliminary kitchen layouts (PKL) and millwork/equipment bids on projects as the Brand process demands
• Lead on managing project level construction meetings to calibrate or kick off projects with the project team.  
• Completes all post-opening construction validation and conformance to standards process pieces to bring projects to contractual closure.
• Site travel for strategic projects and meetings with potential for overnights as necessary.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field
• 5-10 years’ experience in general construction (non-residential) and construction project management. Restaurant or Retail experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Experienced in project management (construction)
• Detailed knowledge of supporting technology: budgeting, estimating, scheduling
• Strong relationship and influencing skills
• Proficient in Excel.
• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA, federal and state requirements
• Ability to navigate / work with regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational skills
• Persistent, detailed and able to report clearly and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to determine the key steps in a complex process to advance projects

Travel Required

• Strategic travel to different sites or meetings is to be expected.

 

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.