Construction Manager (Southeast US) - The Wendy's Company
ATLANTA, GA 30336
About the Job
When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!
The Construction Manager is responsible for managing 25-35 company and franchise projects valued at 20-30 million per year. The position has an emphasis on managing: people; communication; resources; and problems over a large number of high-profile projects. The profile of the CM is an educated, highly skilled projects "Manager". A major component of this position will be managing franchise projects. For some franchise projects, the CM will coach the franchisee through the project. With others, the CM will actually perform the project for the franchisee.
The preferred candidate will sit in the SE region of the US, near a major airport. This position will primarily support projects throughout the SE. When not traveling to, or being on-site at a restaurant project, this position can be performed remotely. #LI-Hybrid
Responsibilities:- Coaches franchisees through the execution of their development projects. This will involve conveying knowledge of Wendy's design requirements, providing lists of approved resources, and lending expertise to any part of the development process that the franchisee doesn't understand. These projects require strong customer service skills as well as time management expertise.
- Manages Franchise projects directly. The CM will use their Wendy's knowledge and development expertise to perform projects for franchisees willing to pay a fee for those services. This program also requires a great emphasis on customer service and requires the CM to interface with many company departments. The CM will also manage all franchise consultants, vendors and GCs. Recommend architectural firms for Wendy’s to partner with in the maintenance of our design and construction documents.
- The CMs will manage the entire development cycle for Company projects including: due diligence; site investigations; sourcing, hiring and supervising architects and civil engineers; managing the project through entitlements (zoning, architectural review boards, city councils) and building permits; writing scopes of work for each project; sourcing, hiring, bidding, selecting and contracting with general contractors; construction supervision; and turnover to operations.
- While performing the high number and dollar valued projects in the first three bullet points, the CMs also have to support the development of the pipeline for the following year. This requires them to: do a site investigation study and report; site specific cost estimates of both the project and the Facilities Evaluation work specified by operations; site plans; schedules; elevations, etc.
- Responsible for their own projects and supporting the pipeline for the following year, which includes participating and leading respective topics in regional and corporate meetings they will participate in regional and corporate meetings. CM will play an active role in developing processes and best practices, as well as department policy on recognition, communications, education, etc.
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Three years of experience with restaurant roll-out programs.
- Two years of experience with remodel programs
- Knowledge of construction processes and techniques, project planning and budgeting, construction materials/specifications, building codes, zoning laws, contracts,
- Strong negotiation, communication and management skills.
- Comfortable with heavy travel; overnight and day travel
Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.
The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. *The target annual bonus for this role is 20% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.
Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website,www.wendysbenefits.com.*
*NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.
