Director of Construction (Restaurants & Retail)
Position Title: Director of Construction
Reports To: VP, Concepts & Standards
Department: Business Development
Status: Full Time/Exempt
Broad Responsibility: The Director Construction plans, directs and coordinates activities pertaining to the construction, renovation and maintenance of an assigned concept in accordance with company policies, airport/highway/franchise documents and governmental regulations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Directs the efforts of the construction management team and control department budget.
2. Conducts on site inspections, completing environmental and engineer reports, attaining all necessary permits and establishing construction budgets in accordance with company guidelines. Maintain Log of all of the permits.
3. Establish LOD and work with the internal team (Business development, Culinary, Marketing & Brands) the design criteria to be used to create concept and feel of the Areas Brand Image.
4. Maintain document control: drawing log, post record set documents, closeout documentation (O&M, Warranty, etc.).
5. Coordinate material delivery and keep log of furnished equipment to owner (furniture, low voltage, POS, Micros, Internet & telephone, menu boards, TV, media players, etc.)
6. Manage cost control: setup WF account, cost forecasting, budget revisions, journal entries, cash flow statement, vendor invoice review/code/approval/transmittal, approve pay applications and invoices.
7. Conduct and coordinate meetings with OAC, staff meetings, weekly subcontractor meetings, weekly MP&E meetings, and weekly schedule updates.
8. Manage the scheduling: 2-wee look-ahead, airport contract schedule, monthly updates to airport schedule, etc.
9. Ensure that safety procedures are in place: employee/subcontractor orientation, airport site specific safety program, badging, MSDS, safety reporting, emergency plan, hurricane plan, incident reports.
10. Manage Owner contract/communication: Obtain and monitor insurance and bonds, budget/COR, change orders, monthly report of executive summaries, photos, assembly, billing, etc.
11. Contractor/Subcontractor/Vendor Contracts: develop and maintain buyout log, issuing contracts, subcontracts and MPOA; obtain insurance certificates and bonds, and maintain log.
12. Verify subcontractor licenses, set up vendor direct payment and W-2, process subcontractor pay applications, billing/lien releases/lower tiers lien releases.
13. Tracks and monitors construction expenditures, prepares spending forecasts.
14. Conducts site meetings dealing with Contractor work progress, schedule, coordination, record drawing and problem exposure and resolution meetings.
15. Responsible for resolving issues arising from the inspection process or from contract administration.
16. Negotiates and resolves Change Order Requests and RFQ proposals on behalf of the Areas.
17. Responsible for planning and scheduling all of the onsite staff and staff that come to the site on an intermittent basis and as necessary.
18. Keeps all parties of the contract informed of clarifications and interpretations required for proper execution of the contract.
Skills and Qualifications:
1. Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
2. Must have experience in construction documents and retail construction with building code knowledge and cost estimating experience preferred. Additional skills would include AutoCAD, MS Office and project management software.
3. Must have excellent communication skills and strong teamwork abilities.
4. Must have solid management experience running small to medium size projects.
5. Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Benefit:
We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program.
EEOC Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.