Director of Design - Houston, United States - Shipley Do-Nuts

Description

Shipley Do-Nuts Director of Design and Construction (Project Managers can apply)

The primary role of the Director of Design & Construction is to meet or exceed Key Result of opening the budgeted stores per year (30 in 2024, 50 in This position leads the design & construction project management team for all projects. The DDC will ensure that we have the right partners to support our franchise growth with a qualified architect and GCs that meet our timelines and standards of work. The DDC and team will provide direct construction support to all franchisees, and company staff as required on construction related issues. Maintain standards and resources for general contractors, third party project management firms, suppliers, etc. The DDC will also be responsible for ensuring the supply of all construction materials needed to meet our objectives by setting up and working with national construction material supply vendors. This role can be filled by Senior Project Managers/ Project Managers that have experience in the larger construction firms currently doing over 150 million in revenue

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Construction project managers and ensure they are meeting construction timeline standards and creating construction efficiencies.
• Review every construction project in pipeline and manage timeline. Track, monitor, report status for all projects from site approval through grand opening.
• Review projected timeline and bids for every project. Provide feedback to franchisees, area reps, and support team for areas to improve timeliness and cost for projects.
• Maintain list of qualified general contractors in all US markets in development.
• Manage and lead the relationship with our national architect partner
• Work with our innovation team on future design and innovation of the brand
• Oversee the re-image program to maintain brand standards
• Develop and maintain project management protocol such as pre-construction meetings, bid reviews, etc. Review construction schedules/timelines for all projects.
• Primary contact in field for construction projects and questions with franchisees, area reps, support team, contractors, vendors, suppliers.
• Review construction drawings from architects to identify opportunities to reduce costs, timeliness, or complexity while working within brand standards.
• National accounts negotiation and cost reduction with vendors and suppliers for construction materials and products. Seek out and negotiate products and services that will support EBITDA growth and maintain or improve projects.
• Travel to locations to meet with, franchisees and general contractors. Perform on site visits to support field in quality, speed, cost effectiveness, and adherence to brand standards as necessary.
• Research materials and methods to improve store performance by staying on top of potential products and services that will improve cost, speed, quality, and EBITDA returns.
• Maintain cost estimate models based on geographic regions, facility types, space conditions.
• Maintain list of project costs and provide regular updates to development team to manage projected vs actual costs for new store development.
• Manage construction process for remodel and reimage programs as required.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• Continuing education through conferences and seminar in development field
• Management of construction projects from site selection to construction completion.
• Proficient in MS Excel and project

Preferred:

• Knowledge of codes and code compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of restaurant design, and functions of kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of construction trades including HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing

Physical Requirement(s):

• Ability to traverse construction sites.
• Carry laptop and required file materials during travel
• Climb ladders to rooftops to review and inspect equipment.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Complete knowledge of the development process from site selection through project completion including detailed knowledge of construction process.
• Ability to work with varied personalities in the franchise community as well as at the corporate level.
• Creative thinker, spatial oriented, decisive and confident in skills.
• Keep up with industry standards, governmental requirements, and innovation through conferences and industry relationships so we can drive results.
• Ability to effectively present to large groups the processes and key results that support development.
• Develop relationships with vendors and operators to embody trust in Development Team.
• Ability to handle a pressure environment and continue to perform at a high level.
• Personality to handle criticism and continue to move ahead.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Self-starter and internally motivated to be accountable and drive results.
• 20 50% Travel
• Position based in Houston, Relocation Available

POSITION INCLUDES:

• Excellent salary based on experience plus bonus
• Dental, Vision, 401k, Voluntary Life, Supplemental Insurances and 3 weeks vacation
• Shipley Do-Nuts is an equal opportunity employer, EOE