Director, Construction & Design

The Opportunity

The Director of Construction & Design has responsibility and accountability to direct and report on the construction activities within Smalls Sliders. Is the Construction & Design Liaison with Brand leadership while balancing the needs of the organization. Responsible for staffing and strategically prioritizing the team members activities in service of all Organization's needs for Construction resources, design, supporting FZs with Can Openings and all necessary development activities. Is a people leader dedicated to developing their team to the highest standards for performance within the Organization's goals for AOP, Project Delivery and Personal Development.

Responsibilities

• Team Leader: Directs, leads, develops, and sets strategic project priorities for their team, in conjunction with outside construction and project management resources, in support of multiple construction projects.
• Brand Lead: Takes a Construction Leadership role for Smalls Sliders. Liaison with Brand leadership and above restaurant Operations teams, reporting on construction program results and Franchisee compliance with obligations. Supports by creating Program level updates and changes to NCO (New Can Opening) program parameters for cost and schedule and rollout capabilities
• Construction Team Leadership Support: Work with peers to help create strategic prioritization for all projects within the broader Organization.
• Schedule Tracking: Directs the management of all Project Schedules by tracking projects based on defined project plan timelines: provides timely and accurate updates from his team from the dates and schedule information within Smalls Sliders development tracking systems and comprehensive communication with key project stakeholder teams including; Operations, Real Estate, Architecture, Legal/Lease, Facilities, IT, FP&A, Operations Equipment Engineering, the Construction Support Team, for the purpose of coordinating and reporting all aspects of the schedule.
• Brand Standards: Ensures quality control and adherence to Smalls Sliders specific design & construction standards and requirements for Franchise & Company locations; and as well as support the construction activity. Pro-active in identifying and communicating potential issues and concerns. Collaborating with the various groups for the feedback of Design related issues within the prototype plans.
• Meeting & Communications: Participates in various Brand and Operations Leadership team meetings and is an active participant with Operations, Franchising and Real Estate in support of opening new locations.
• Project Responsibility: Carries the NCO plan annually to keep aligned with FZ relationships and remain up to date with process and procedures for the Brand. Performs periodic on-site inspections with his team to ensure all projects are on schedule as well as compliance with leases issues, Brands standards, and approved plans. Participates periodic construction meetings with his team as required to ensure up-to-date data and information is being utilized.
• Vendors and Resources: Drives synergy with all other development support related departments. Oversees up-to-date list of approved vendors/supplier/GC/business partners. Track and communicate issues and concerns to Development Leadership. Builds / maintains effective business relationships with all project stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experienced in project management (construction)
• Detailed knowledge of supporting technology: budgeting, estimating, scheduling
• Strong relationship and influencing skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Cloud based project tracking solutions.
• 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, in an aggressive time sensitive environment
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to determine the key step in a complex process in order to advance projects
• Self-motivated with a tenacious attitude for solving problems
• Ability to manage a team and outside Construction Consultants

Experience

• 5-10 years' experience in general construction (non-residential) and construction project management required
• 10 years of experience in restaurant / retail construction management in a a Franchise Organization preferred
• Modular building experience a plus

Education Requirements

• 2 Year / Associate Degree in Construction Management required
• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Business Administration preferred

Travel Required

Travel requirement of 35% to 70%

It is the policy of Smalls Sliders to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.