Construction Manager - PF Changs

8377 E. Hartford Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255, United States of America

Selected individual must be based in the metro Phoenix, AZ area and willing to work occassionally from our corporate office (located at Hayden & Bell Road).

As the key driver of corporate oversight for all construction activities, including renovations and new restaurant openings (NROs), the Construction Manager is instrumental in managing relationships with general contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure timely project execution. By providing clear and consistent communication to internal teams, it ensures that project milestones are met, all with the goal of enhancing the guest experience and strengthening the success of the P.F. Chang's brand.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Site Development

• Partner with real estate to prioritize development opportunities, ensuring the best use of capital (e.g., timing, funding and returns)
• Help to create, manage, and execute the development plan to meet the specific portfolio returns and goals of the development team
• Ensure quality control standards for construction (e.g., cost, timing, site building design layout, specifications)
• Monitor and control the dynamic construction process by strategically coordinating the collaborative efforts of others (e.g., contractors, attorneys, architectural and engineering consultants, government agencies)
• Negotiate terms and conditions of construction agreements

Reinvestment /remodeling

• Provide construction and design recommendations for specific elements of reinvestment plans (e.g., exterior enhancements, capacity, brand standards)
• Reinforce and support the standards to operating/market partners throughout the reinvestment process, to include coordinating the entire construction process (plans, bids, permits, construction, and project closeout)

Miscellaneous

• Support the Construction, Facilities, Real Estate and Legal teams in ensuring resolution of construction related property issues (e.g., common area maintenance, condemnations, excess property, and easements)
• Ensure resolution of physical plant and infrastructure issues
• Provide effective consulting and maintain effective working relationships with regional leadership, internal cross-functional departments, and other key outside partners

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 4+ years of experience of managing construction projects
• 2+ years of experience managing budgets
• 2+ years of experience with leading and coordinating vendors and consultants
• 2+ years of experience negotiating and administering contracts
• Proficient with Microsoft office software with primary attention to Excel and other spreadsheet applications
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly prefer previous experience in restaurant construction
• Degree and/or Certification in construction management (CCM)
• Land use, zoning, and entitlement experience

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in restaurant and office setting
• Position requires regular standing, sitting, demonstration of manual dexterity, and climbing stairs/ ladders
• Position is full time, with significant team interaction, requiring regular and predictable attendance
• Must be able to communicate with other team members accurately and effectively
• Must be able to travel up to and including 50% of the work schedule
• May be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50lb)
• May need to be available to support off-site locations during overnight construction

Benefits:

Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans start the 1st of the month after hire.
Paid Time Off: 20 days annually for sick/personal time (prorated for new hires).
Paid Holidays: 11 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays for full-time team members.

Retirement Savings Plan:  PFCB offers a Retirement Savings Plan with a company matching contribution.
Meal Perks: Preloaded meal benefit card for use at any P.F. Chang’s corporate-owned location.

JR8834
Full time
10/09/2024