Manager, Construction, Firehouse Subs, Canada West
Restaurant Brands International
- Alberta
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partners with Design and Regional Construction team and contributes to the improvement of construction processes to grow and develop the region to be the best in the company.
- Coordinates new store development and remodels with Area Franchise Leads, Divisional Development Leads, and/or Company Restaurant partners; establishes positive relationships and ongoing communication with them and regional teams.
- Adheres to all regional and/or national construction and operational standards and objectives.
- Directs all phases of construction project management including due diligence, schedule and budget development, planning and design, FF&E procurement and store move coordination; adheres to approved project budgets and schedules.
- Serves as the Firehouse Subs liaison with all Firehouse Subs departments and outside contractors/equipment suppliers/consultants/landlords/governing authorities; coordinates toward common goals while making critical decisions in a professional manner.
- Works with region leadership team on design of store plans and acts as company liaison to general contractors, vendors and construction community.
- Helps manage the regional equipment buyer and equipment buying process; ensures the timely purchase of all store fixtures and equipment as designated by Store Operations; and coordinates all deliveries and installations.
- Supervises and performs all aspects of construction administration including negotiating contracts, change orders, project schedules purchase order management, invoicing and project closeout documentation.
- Evaluates existing and potential consultants and contractors in Firehouse Subs’ Business Partner Network.
- Provides all necessary reporting and analysis to track franchise construction performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent construction experience.
- 7+ years relevant construction experience; QSR or Casual Dining Restaurant experience preferred.
- Experience preparing construction budgets and tracking to actual costs
- Familiar with store equipment package, planning, and operations
- Proficient in computer estimating, scheduling, and database applications
- Basic understanding of restaurant food operations
- Willingness to travel throughout region with flexibility to work different hours, including early morning and late night work
- Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple projects under pressure simultaneously
- Exceptional human relationship skills; exhibits tact in handling challenging situations
- Ability to work with design consultants to facilitate development and construction drawings in an effective and timely manner
- Strong demonstrable leadership and management skills
- High proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency skills in Excel
- Honesty, high integrity, personal accountability and a passion for the success of the brand and the team
- Travel required approximately 80%